Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation (ODF)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

the company Engineering is seeking a Software Engineer Manager to scale our CI/CD and drive velocity for AI/ML-powered tooling. You will partner with Engineers, Architects, Security and PM teams to define a strategic roadmap and deliver high-impact platforms that reduce friction and accelerate delivery.

You will recruit and mentor a globally distributed team, build internal developer tools, and champion automation and engineering excellence while rolling out phased deliverables and gathering

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of high‑performing platform teams (min 3 years).
• Experience delivering end-to-end projects and roadmaps.
• Strong facilitation: design, requirements, progress sessions.
• Production experience with distributed systems on AWS (GCP a bonus).
• Passion for automation and Agile software development.
• Experience building CD pipelines using Java, Jenkins, AWS, Docker, Python, Ruby, Bash.
• Experience in building internal developer tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy for AI/ML-powered tools to boost developer velocity.
• Articulate and drive a technical vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Security, PM, Operations and scrum teams.
• Recruit and mentor a globally distributed, diverse team.
• Build high-quality internal tools and automation for CD and productivity.
• Roll out deliverables in phases, monitor adoption and feedback.
• Champion engineering and operational excellence with metrics.
• Foster innovation across the team.

Job description

**Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

**Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Company Description:

the company is an integrated identity and mobility management service. Built from the ground up in the cloud, the company securely and simply connects people to their applications from any device, anywhere, at anytime. the company integrates with existing directories and identity systems, as well as thousands of on-premises, cloud and mobile applications, and runs on a secure, reliable and extensively audited cloud-based platform.

More than 5,000 customers, including Adobe, Allergan, Chiquita, LinkedIn, MGM Resorts International, Shire Pharmaceuticals and Western Union, use the company to improve employee productivity, increase supply chain efficiency and revenue and improve compliance. The thousands of enterprises and cloud vendors, as well as the millions of people using the company, are the foundation of the industry's fastest growing IT network for the cloud and mobile world. the company is backed by premier venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital. To learn more about the company, visit:https://www.the company.com.

Position Description:

the company Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer Manager to help us scale and increase velocity. You will be driving and perfecting our vision of Continuous Delivery, increasing the velocity and productivity of engineering. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including Engineers, Architects, Operations, Program Management, and Quality. We have a great team driving innovative projects--join us and bring your ideas!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy for building and incorporating AI/ML-powered tools to enhance developer velocity, automate complex tasks in the Continuous Integration, and provide intelligent insights into system performance and code quality.

• Ability to articulate and drive a technical, strategic vision and roadmap

• Collaborate with Engineering, Security, Program Management, Operations and other scrum teams.

• Recruit and mentor a globally distributed and talented group of diverse employees

• Build high quality tools and automation for internal use to support continuous delivery and developer productivity

• Roll out deliverables to internal customers in phases, monitor adoption, collect feedback, and fine-tune the project to respond to internal customers’ needs.

• Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and process for regular assessment and improvement

• Foster, enable and promote innovation

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A track record of leading or managing high performing platform teams (3 year experience minimum)

• Experience with end to end project delivery; building roadmaps through operational sustainability

• Strong facilitation skills (design, requirements gathering, progress and status sessions)

• Production experience with distributed systems running in AWS. GCP a bonus

• Passion about automation and leveraging agile software development methodologies

• Experience in developing Continuous Delivery pipelines for a diverse set of projects using Java, Jenkins, AWS, Docker, Python, Ruby, Bash, and more

• Experience in building internal developer tools

Education and Training:

• B.S. in CS or equivalent

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The the company Experience

• Supporting Your Well-Being

• Driving Social Impact

• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

the company 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. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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