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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

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Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$146k - $245kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus + Health Insurance + Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Leave

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Java
AWS
Scala
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Fluency in a computing language, e.g. Python, Scala, C++, Java, etc.
  • Knowledge of AWS Bedrock, OpenAI or similar Generative AI platforms.
  • Experience with developing production AI/ML systems and platforms at scale, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and embedding workflows.
  • Experience with LLMOps, CI/CD, and IaC.
  • Familiar with the full AI/ML lifecycle from model development, training, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iterating.
  • Knowledge in prompt engineering and guardrails.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving skills, thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement infrastructure and platform components for leveraging LLM in production.
  • Tune and optimize LLM to improve response quality and optimize performance.
  • Build workflows and pipelines to process data from myriad sources into a knowledge base for various use cases.
  • Collaborate with platform engineering teams to ensure that AI/ML systems integrate successfully into production environments while adhering to performance and availability SLOs.
  • Participate in project planning, design, development, and code reviews.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing to business customers and leadership teams with various levels of technical knowledge, educating them about our systems, as well as sharing insights and recommendations.
  • Partnership across Engineering, Product Management, Security and Design teams to solve technical and non-technical challenges.

Okta provides identity and access management solutions that help businesses and organizations securely manage user access to resources. Their cloud-based platform includes tools for single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management. These products work by ensuring that only authorized individuals can access specific resources, enhancing security and streamlining IT operations. What sets Okta apart from competitors is its focus on a subscription-based model, which offers predictable revenue and allows clients to access a comprehensive suite of services. The goal of Okta is to provide secure and seamless access for users, particularly in a landscape where remote work and digital transformation are increasingly important.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

19%
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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.