Okta

Senior Software Engineer, Tenant Protection (Auth0)

Okta$136K — $187K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of practical experience in Node.js (JavaScript/Typescript) or similar languages
  • Strong background in building reliable, maintainable, and scalable systems
  • Deep understanding of application security and cloud security best practices
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities with effective communication skills
  • Demonstrated track record of influencing engineering strategies in complex, cross-team projects
  • Experience in mentoring engineers on system architecture and operational rigor
  • Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure
  • Proven skills in designing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems

Responsibilities

  • Join a fast-paced agile team focused on tenant protection against automated attacks
  • Design and build features utilizing Node.js, AWS, Azure, and various databases
  • Break down complex engineering requirements into clear tasks and establish project clarity
  • Lead the estimation process for engineering initiatives, managing risks and timelines
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align technical roadmaps and advocate for architectural improvements
  • Implement advanced Identity Protocols and Open Standards like OpenID Connect and OAuth
  • Maintain services at scale and participate in on-call rotations
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with a matching contribution
  • Healthcare spending account
  • Telemedicine services
  • Paid leave including parental leave and PTO
  • Access to a global community with opportunities for connection and development
Full Job Description
The Tenant Protection Team

Auth0 is an easy-to-implement authentication and authorization platform designed by developers for developers. We ensure access to applications is safe, secure, and seamless for the more than 100 million daily logins worldwide. Our modern approach to identity enables this Tier-0 global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security, allowing customers to focus on innovation.

The Tenant Protection team is responsible for building and maintaining Auth0's Attack Protection capabilities. The team serves as the first line of defence for our customers. Our mission is to protect all customer tenants from widespread, automated attacks before they reach a login box. We build and maintain the critical services that mitigate threats like credential stuffing, denial-of-service, and fraudulent signups at the edge

The team works closely with our Machine Learning and AI teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge detection models. This collaboration allows application builders to provide a secure login experience for their users while isolating them from the complexities and ever-evolving tactics of these attacks.

The Senior Software Engineer Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Tenant Protection team.

What you'll be doing
  • Be a part of a fast-paced, agile team.
  • Design and build features using technologies such as Node.js (JavaScript/Typescript), AWS, Azure, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Kubernetes
  • Lead the technical breakdown of complex requirements into clear, modular, and actionable engineering tasks, setting the standard for project clarity and velocity.
  • Drive and own the engineering estimation process for medium to large -sized initiatives, effectively managing risk and communicating technical trade-offs, timelines, and dependencies to engineering and product leadership.
  • Act as a key technical collaborator and influencer with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Security, Infrastructure), proactively aligning technical roadmaps and advocating for architectural changes that support long-term product vision.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts to implement the cutting-edge of Identity Protocols and Open Standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth and SAML
  • Maintain and operate services at a large scale
  • Participate in scheduled on-call rotations
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on system design, code quality, testing practices, and career development. Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaborative ownership.

What you'll bring to the role
  • Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript) or a similar language
  • Experience working on systems that are highly reliable, maintainable and scalable.
  • Thorough understanding of application security and cloud security best practices
  • A systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
  • A track record of influencing engineering strategy and driving complex, multi-quarter projects to completion across organisational boundaries.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and grow other engineers in areas of system architecture, security, and operational rigour.
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS and Azure preferred)
  • The ability to communicate your ideas and collaborate with other team members effectively in a remote working environment.
  • Experience designing, analysing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  • Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
  • Existing knowledge of Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML
  • Existing knowledge of security engineering and application security
  • Proven experience and understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:

$136,000-$187,000 CAD

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.

About Okta

Okta is a leading provider of identity and access management solutions for enterprises. The company's cloud-based platform enables organizations to securely connect people and technology, providing secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, at any time. Okta's solutions are used by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Okta is committed to providing innovative solutions that help organizations stay secure and productive in today's digital world.
Learn more about Okta
Size
5,342 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$266.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+51.9%
Revenue
$835.4 million
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