Okta

Senior Solutions Engineer - Strategic

Okta$193K — $280K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in pre-sales engineering or a comparable customer-facing role.
  • Strong customer service mindset with a passion for resolving technical issues.
  • Proficient in simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with security protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML).
  • Familiarity with web, mobile, and/or backend development technologies.
  • Deep understanding of core application security concerns.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales teams by articulating the value of Okta's solutions to potential customers.
  • Analyze customer requirements to highlight business benefits of cloud technology.
  • Deliver tailored Proof of Concepts (POCs) for complex client scenarios, engaging engineering teams as needed.
  • Create technical documentation to guide customers on implementing best practices and use cases.
  • Prepare and showcase demonstrations of Okta's Identity Platform functionality.
  • Convey customer feedback and needs to Product Management and other teams for ongoing improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plans with employer contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
  • Equity options as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
PositionDescription:

We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer's development lifecycle and are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers. We are looking for great teammates that can build sales presentations, product demonstrations, and educate customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on the best ways to cloud security technology. We believe in Okta's Solutions Engineers empathize with customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed and clarifying questions and presenting solutions that target those needs. You have the rare combination of technical savviness and business insight and you're looking for a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will hone each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on what is possible using Okta's Identity Platform.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the sales team in helping customers understand what they can achieve with Okta
  • Understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology
  • Execute the delivery of POCs for customers that have more complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed
  • Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies
  • Prepare demos and proof of concepts to demonstrate various use cases for Okta's Platform
  • Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales

Required Skills:
  • 5+ years pre-sales engineering experience.
  • A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally solutions engineering.
  • An ability to quickly communicate complex ideas around a technical topic, ideally on the fly at a whiteboard.
  • Experience with at least one standard network security protocol. (eg. OAuth, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
  • We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, mobile (iOS, Android) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) development, IP-based real-time communications
  • An understanding of core security concerns within a typical application. (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
  • You are an elite communicator.
  • Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience.
  • Typically 10-25% travel.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.

((Colorado only*) Minimum OTE of $XXX/year + equity + benefits *Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20))

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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, 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/us.

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:

$193,000-$280,000 USD

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
NASDAQ

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