Staff Software Engineer (Developer Foundations)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Developer Foundations): Building and optimizing internal tools and automation for continuous delivery and developer productivity with an accent on CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Focus on scaling engineering velocity, implementing Proof of Concepts for new technologies, and managing pre-prod AWS environments.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, California)

Salary: $194,000 — $267,300 USD

Company

Okta is a leader in identity security, providing trusted infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace AI and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Build high-quality internal tools and automation to support continuous delivery and developer productivity.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for diverse projects using Java, Jenkins, AWS, Docker, Python, and Go.
• Provide technical leadership through Proof of Concepts, technology selection, and rigorous design and code reviews.
• Roll out deliverables to internal customers, monitor adoption, and iterate based on user feedback.
• Support and manage pre-production AWS infrastructure, including monitoring, backup, restore, and cost control.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with CI/CD release pipelines and infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Gradle, Bazel, Artifactory, Docker registry, and NPM registry.
• Strong experience with AWS services and supporting tools for environment management and reporting.
• B.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree.
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Experience with Android and/or iOS mobile build infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.
• Immersive in-person onboarding experience to accelerate impact and team connection.
• Strong commitment to social impact, talent development, and a global community of innovation.