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full-timeStaff Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure
Okta · Bengaluru
Okta is a company focused on identity management and security, providing infrastructure that enables organizations to manage human and AI identities securely. As a Staff Software Engineer within the Platform and Infrastructure team, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for building and scaling the internal developer platform that supports the entire engineering organization. Your primary focus will be on optimizing CI/CD pipelines, build-and-test orchestration, and multi-cloud infrastructure to improve developer velocity. You will design and implement high-leverage tools that allow engineers to deploy code efficiently, transitioning from long-running distributed compute jobs to rapid, automated workflows. This role involves deep systems thinking, hands-on coding in Go and Python, and managing complex Kubernetes environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in architecting CI/CD platforms and a strong background in container orchestration. You will be expected to act as an architect and mentor, setting the technical direction for platform initiatives while treating internal developers as your primary customers to ensure a scalable and resilient infrastructure.
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Staff Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure Tagline: Build the engine that builds Okta. 🚀 Your Mission: Define the Future of Developer Velocity at Okta Are you a software engineer who believes that an exceptional developer platform is the key to unlocking engineering-wide innovation? Are you obsessed with building the high-leverage tools, services, and automated infrastructure that make building, testing, and deploying software a seamless experience? Okta's Platform & Infrastructure team is the central nervous system for all of Okta Engineering. We build and own the entire internal developer platform—the CI/CD pipelines, the build-and-test orchestration, and the multi-cloud infrastructure that powers it all. This isn't just about maintaining systems. It's about building a scalable, resilient, and blazing-fast "paved road" that empowers hundreds of engineers to ship high-quality code, multiple times a day. Our scale is immense. We run tens of thousands of automated tests for every single commit . As Okta grows, this CI/CD workload presents a monumental engineering challenge. Your primary goal will be to attack this problem head-on. You will be a key builder in our quest to shrink massive, distributed compute jobs from hours or days down to just minutes . This role requires deep systems thinking, clever orchestration, and a passion for wringing every last drop of performance out of the infrastructure. 💻 What You'll Do (The Impact) As a Staff Engineer, you are a technical leader, architect, and hands-on builder. You will: Architect & Build: Design, code, and operate the next generation of our CI/CD platform, primarily using Go (Golang) and Python . Master Kubernetes: Leverage your deep Kubernetes (K8s) expertise to orchestrate our complex and ephemeral build, test, and deployment workflows at massive scale. Own the Multi-Cloud: Build services and automation that abstract and manage workloads extensively across AWS, GCP, and Azure , optimizing for cost, speed, and reliability. Build a Platform, Not Just Tools: Create robust, self-service, and elegant internal products for our engineers. You'll treat our internal developers as your first-class customers. Drive Innovation: You will not just use our build and CI systems, you will be responsible for building and scaling them. Mentor & Lead: Collaborate with peers, mentor other engineers, and set the technical direction for major platform initiatives. ✅ What You'll Bring (The Requirements) We are looking for a seasoned engineer who has built and scaled internal platforms before. 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering Coding Skills: You are a strong software engineer first, with proven experience building and maintaining complex systems in Go (Golang) and/or Python . Kubernetes is a Must: You have deep, practical experience building, running, and troubleshooting workloads on Kubernetes. You understand pods, operators, scheduling, and networking inside and out. CI/CD as a Platform: You have architected, built, and/or significantly scaled CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Tekton, ArgoCD) as a platform for other engineers, not just as an end-user. Cloud Expertise: You have demonstrable experience working in major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and understand the nuances of their core services. The Platform Ecosystem: You're fluent in the tools of the trade: Docker , container registries (like Artifactory), and modern build systems (like Gradle or Bazel ). Platform Mindset: You are customer-obsessed (your customers are other engineers) and have a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects to completion. Education: B.S. in Computer Science, equivalent technical experience, or just a proven track record of shipping incredible systems. L1-Hybrid P17928_3573615 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
| Role | Staff Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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