Staff Software Engineer - Android Device Authenticators

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of our most critical engineering initiatives.

Lead the design and implementation of new features within our core Android/Kotlin platform, taking ownership from conception to deployment.

Define and champion engineering best practices, and make critical contributions to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architectural decisions.

Mentor and coach other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and by setting a high bar for quality and security.

Develop high-quality, maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and drive improvements to our testing and CI/CD strategies.

Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organization.

Champion the adoption of AI-native engineering practices within our Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilizing AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while ensuring rigorous security and code quality standards.

5-7 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years of experience designing and building scalable, high-performance client-side features on Android using Kotlin.

Deep expertise in building secure and high-quality Android applications, including proficiency in performance optimization and multi-threading on the Android platform.

Extensive experience designing, building, and securing APIs for large-scale mobile systems.

Expert knowledge of Android frameworks, including proficiency in debugging and problem-solving across various Android OS versions and device types.

A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction.

Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle, with a focus on maintaining high standards for code quality and security.

Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.)

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.

Security Application experience - building VPN, firewalls, anti-virus, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. #LI-Hybrid P25228_3471797

The Okta Experience

Supporting Your Well-Being

Driving Social Impact

Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.