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[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, End User Protection (Auth0)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-21

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Okta is a company focused on securing identities in the era of AI. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their End User Protection team, responsible for building and maintaining Auth0’s Attack Protection capabilities to mitigate cyber threats and ensure secure access to applications.

Responsibilities

  • Be a part of a fast-paced, agile team
  • Design and build features using technologies such as Node.js (JavaScript/Typescript), AWS, Azure, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Kubernetes
  • Lead the technical breakdown of complex requirements into clear, modular, and actionable engineering tasks, setting the standard for project clarity and velocity
  • Drive and own the engineering estimation process for medium to large -sized initiatives, effectively managing risk and communicating technical trade-offs, timelines, and dependencies to engineering and product leadership
  • Act as a key technical collaborator and influencer with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Security, Infrastructure), proactively aligning technical roadmaps and advocating for architectural changes that support long-term product vision
  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts to implement the cutting-edge of Identity Protocols and Open Standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth and SAML
  • Maintain and operate services at a large scale
  • Participate in scheduled on-call rotations
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on system design, code quality, testing practices, and career development. Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaborative ownership

Skills

  • Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript) or a similar language
  • Experience working on systems that are highly reliable, maintainable and scalable
  • Thorough understanding of application security and cloud security best practices
  • A systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
  • A track record of influencing engineering strategy and driving complex, multi-quarter projects to completion across organisational boundaries
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and grow other engineers in areas of system architecture, security, and operational rigour
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS and Azure preferred)
  • The ability to communicate your ideas and collaborate with other team members effectively in a remote working environment
  • Experience designing, analysing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  • Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML
  • Existing knowledge of Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML
  • Existing knowledge of security engineering and application security
  • Proven experience and understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers

Benefits

  • Equity (where applicable)
  • Bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • RRSP with a match
  • Healthcare spending
  • Telemedicine
  • Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

Company Overview

  • Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.okta.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Okta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 17 in 2026, 117 in 2025, 133 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 201 in 2022, 142 in 2021, 120 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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