Senior Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (AI): Building end-to-end GenAI-powered applications and internal platforms with an accent on LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and performant frontend interfaces. Focus on designing scalable, secure, and intuitive AI-augmented tools that improve operations across the organization.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Hybrid role, Bellevue, WA).

Salary: $147,000 – $247,000 USD (based on location and qualifications).

Company

Okta is a leading identity and access management company providing secure, neutral infrastructure for organizations to manage digital identities.

What you will do

• Design and build end-to-end GenAI-powered applications, including web-based UIs and backend orchestration.
• Implement LLM-based experiences using frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex.
• Develop responsive, accessible frontend interfaces using React or Vue.
• Build and maintain RAG pipelines with vector search and embedding strategies.
• Define and champion operational excellence standards for all deployed services.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to iterate on AI-powered UX patterns.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of software engineering experience with full-stack development.
• 2+ years of experience building AI/ML-driven applications.
• 5+ years of experience in frontend technologies like React, TypeScript, or Vue.
• Strong Python development skills and experience building cloud-based services (AWS).
• Hands-on experience with LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and prompt engineering.
• Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and container orchestration.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts and paid leave (PTO and parental leave).
• Commitment to security, ethics, and technical excellence in AI.
• Global community with a focus on connection and professional development.