Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Performance Tuning, Customer Identity Cloud

Updated on 11/18/2024

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

CA$135k - CA$203kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Node.js
Postgres
AWS
Go
MongoDB
Splunk
Requirements
  • Experience in senior software engineering roles in a remote work environment.
  • Strong self-motivation and aptitude for investigation and experimentation.
  • Experience developing application software in Node.js using frameworks such as Hapi.js or Fastify. Familiarity with Golang is also a plus.
  • Experience with API-driven cloud-native distributed system application architecture running in Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure.
  • Experience with APM tools such as Datadog APM, Splunk, Honeycomb, New Relic, Dynatrace, or similar.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Experience designing and executing performance experiments designed to validate performance improvements in key metrics such as requests per second (RPS), P95 and P99 latency, query performance, request concurrency, CPU/memory utilization, and cost efficiency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In particular, the ability to convey technical issues and solutions in written form and work with disparate teams is important in a remote-friendly team.
  • Passion for driving performance improvement in software without sacrificing reliability or security.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
  • As a Staff Engineer, you will perform analysis and write code to remove performance bottlenecks throughout our software.
  • Develop software in Node.js and some Golang in multiple services that will run in production and help us serve billions of logins per month.
  • Write decision records and RFC’s to communicate technical tradeoffs and approaches and drive awareness and consensus.
  • You will work cross-functionally with service owners, architects, project managers, as well as platform and quality teams to drive performance improvements across our tech stack.
  • You will nurture a 'shift left' culture for performance. You will work to improve knowledge and awareness of performance management techniques, tools, patterns, and solutions throughout Engineering in order to address performance issues earlier in the software development life cycle.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with all parts of the Customer Identity Cloud service offering, including code, infrastructure, and architecture.

Okta provides identity and access management solutions that help businesses and organizations manage user authentication and authorization securely. Their cloud-based platform includes tools like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management, which streamline IT operations and enhance security. Unlike many competitors, Okta focuses on delivering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to a diverse clientele, including large enterprises and government agencies. The company's goal is to ensure that the right individuals have access to the right resources at the right times, addressing the growing need for security in an increasingly digital world.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Okta's subscription-based model ensures a steady and predictable revenue stream, providing financial stability and enabling continuous investment in R&D.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Worldcoin, and high-profile board appointments like Anthony Bates, enhance Okta's market influence and leadership.
  • The growing demand for robust security measures in the era of remote work and digital transformation positions Okta for sustained growth in the cybersecurity market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive IAM market requires Okta to continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position and avoid losing market share to rivals.
  • Integration challenges with acquired companies like Arengu could pose risks to seamless product development and operational efficiency.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta's comprehensive suite of IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management, sets it apart from competitors who may offer only fragmented services.
  • Recognition as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Access Management underscores Okta's superior market position over rivals like Microsoft and IBM.
  • The acquisition of Arengu and the launch of Forms for Actions highlight Okta's commitment to innovation and enhancing customer experiences through tailored identity flows.

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