Staff Software Engineer In Test (iOS)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer in Test (iOS): Leading the test automation strategy and framework architecture for Okta Verify and its SDKs with an accent on security, performance, and reliability across iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Focus on building robust XCTest/XCUI frameworks, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring seamless quality for high-stakes authentication infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Salary: $140,000 – $192,500 CAD

Company

Okta is a leading identity and access management provider, building neutral infrastructure to secure digital identities for organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Define and own the iOS test automation strategy and framework architecture for Okta Verify and SDKs.
• Design and build structured test automation frameworks using XCTest and XCUI.
• Mentor engineers and review Swift code to maintain high quality standards across the platform.
• Establish and drive quality metrics, including test coverage, flakiness rates, and CI pipeline health.
• Partner with Security teams to define and execute security and privacy test coverage for authentication flows.
• Represent quality in architecture and design reviews for new features.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software test experience for iOS mobile applications.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with iOS UI test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Swift and experience with Objective-C.
• Experience building and maintaining Mobile CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Shell.
• Strong collaboration skills using JIRA and Confluence.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with iOS security frameworks (Keychain, Secure Enclave, biometrics).
• Experience with integration tools like Bitbar or BrowserStack.
• Objective-C familiarity for legacy codebase navigation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match.
• Healthcare spending account and telemedicine services.
• Paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
• Equity and bonus programs.
• Global community with a focus on innovation and social impact.