Staff/Principal Software Engineer (Windows)

Okta, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Staff/Principal Software Engineer to join their dynamic Device Authenticators team. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge applications and services on Windows, providing an excellent opportunity to tackle exciting challenges in the security and identity space. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Windows software development, particularly in creating native applications using WPF and UWP. Join a collaborative environment that values unique perspectives and fosters growth, while contributing to impactful projects that enhance user experiences and security. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

RRSP with Match

Healthcare Spending

Telemedicine

Paid Leave

PTO

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience, especially on Windows.
• Strong skills in C++ and C# for building enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications and SDKs on Windows devices.
• Review software design and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++

C#

Windows Desktop Applications

WPF

UWP

Agile Development

Debugging Tools

Interprocess Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windbg

Job description

Staff/Principal Software Engineer (Windows)

Toronto, Canada

Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Device Authenticators Team

Okta is the leading provider of enterprise identity and access management. Every day, Okta enables millions of users to securely and seamlessly access their work resources to be productive.

Using the device's information and context is integral to Okta's strategy to improve security and enhance users' experiences. We build client software, integrating platform capabilities and third-party security vendors to guarantee secure access. We also use platform capabilities to delight users by allowing them to access the resources they need without requiring them to enter their passwords. Our team is fast-growing and impactful at Okta. Join our team and develop products that help our customers daily, such as Okta FastPass, Okta Device Assurance, and Okta Device Access.

The Staff Engineer Opportunity

We seek a passionate and experienced Windows software engineer to join our Device Authenticators team. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in Windows software development and be enthusiastic about writing Windows client software. The role gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn about interesting problems in the security and identity space. It also has a lot of visibility within Okta and has exceptional growth potential.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop applications, services, and SDKs on Windows devices
• Building native Windows client applications (WPF/UWP) and .NET SDKs
• Review software design and peer's code
• Interface with QA, Product Management, Technical Support, Documentation, and UX

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of software development experience building enterprise software on the Windows platform.
• Experience working in an agile software development team leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Strong development skills in Windows Desktop applications and services, including WPF and UWP applications
• Experience with Windows interprocess communication (COM, Pipes, RPC, Windows Sockets) and potentially kernel debugging
• Hands-on experience in writing C++, C# code
• Experience with debugging tools such as Windbg
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Nice to Have:

• It is desirable to have a good understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and architecture (FIDO, U2F, WebAuth, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.).
• Security Application experience - building VPN, firewalls, anti-virus, etc.

Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $139,000 — $209,000 CAD.

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.