Staff Software Engineer

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 Access Management Engineering Team The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely Learn more about Okta s Engineering on About You We seek a passionate and experienced C Software Developer to join our dynamic team You are excited about coding for the Linux Platform and can architect build for the enterprise setting The ideal candidate should possess Solid experience in C software development for Linux platform with a working knowledge of C and the NET Framework Core Enthusiasm for developing high-quality secure and performant applications for Linux desktop environment A keen interest in learning about cutting-edge security and identity management challenges A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team building innovative identity and security products from the ground up You will have the chance to work on challenging problems contribute to the product roadmap and continuously expand your skills in a rapidly evolving industry Job Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams QA Product Support UX for seamless integration Gather and refine requirements with Product and Engineering teams for prototyping Windows client components Following best practices contribute to technical designs proposals and architectural decisions Develop high-quality maintainable software components with comprehensive unit functional tests Participate in code reviews providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Minimum Requirements Strong hands-on experience developing applications using C on Linux Proficient in object-oriented programming principles design patterns and best practices for writing clean maintainable and scalable code Proven experience with Agile methodologies Scrum Kanban CI CD pipelines and automation tools Proficient in Linux Skilled in debugging and troubleshooting Linux applications Familiarity with cloud platforms databases and front-end frameworks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Nice to have Experience with IPC mechanisms COM Pipes RPC Sockets and kernel debugging Proficiency in Windows UI frameworks like WPF and XAML for desktop app development Strong understanding of IAM protocols FIDO WebAuthn SSO SAML OAuth and identity management best practices Knowledge of cybersecurity principles secure coding practices and certifications like CISSP or Security Proficiency in Windows UI frameworks like WPF and XAML for desktop apps or frameworks such as Avalonia UI Education and Training Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or equivalent experience or degree 5-7 years of software development experience with at least 3 years of experience designing and building enterprise software on C LI-Hybrid What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee Amazing Making Developing Okta cultivates a 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