Senior Software Engineer

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Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core 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 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. Multiple opportunities are available for MacOS or iOS developers within Access Management. The Access Management team is part of Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) Engineering. Learn more about Okta's Engineering on our blog.

We seek a passionate and experienced MacOS or iOS Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong development and debugging skills on iOS or macOS
• Hands-on experience in writing Swift and UX development (Appkit/SwiftUI)
• Experience working in an agile software development team leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices
• Experience with CI/CD environment, bug reporting tools, and crash reporting systems for iOS or macOS applications
• 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.

• 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.

• Experience with iOS/macOS internals, Understanding of Apple system extensions, keychain, and app permission models
• 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+.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years of experience designing and building enterprise software on iOS or MacOS.

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

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

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

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Okta

The foundation for secure connections between people and technology

Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.