Staff Software Engineer, AI Agentic Experience (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AI): Building the infrastructure, tooling, and developer experiences that empower human developers and AI agents to build secure, intelligent applications with an accent on agent authentication and orchestration frameworks. Focus on designing developer tools for MCP servers, integrating emerging AI frameworks, and ensuring the resilience of agent-to-agent communication.

Location: San Francisco, California (Hybrid)

Salary: $188,000 — $282,000 USD

Company

Okta is a global identity provider building neutral infrastructure to secure identity for both humans and AI.

What you will do

• Design and build developer tooling for managing infrastructure such as MCP servers.
• Develop demo applications showcasing secure, identity-powered AI use cases.
• Contribute to open-source projects within the AI and identity ecosystem.
• Write and maintain high-quality API references, quickstarts, and technical documentation.
• Drive integration with emerging AI frameworks by creating adapters and interfaces for agent runtimes.
• Mentor engineers and lead architectural decisions to ensure system resilience and security.

Requirements

• Proven track record in building tools, frameworks, or platforms for other developers.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, and/or Python.
• Experience working with LLM APIs, agent runtimes, and orchestration layers.
• Strong familiarity with authentication standards including OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture for scalable, production-grade systems.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with cross-functional stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and flexible spending account.
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Immersive in-person onboarding experience.
• Global community with over 20 offices worldwide.