Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on testing and automation — your experience includes working with cloud infrastructure and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You are skilled in applying automation techniques to improve testing processes and reduce manual toil for teams. Your communication skills are excellent, allowing you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Technical Operations and Engineering Leadership.

You are passionate about building resilient systems and understand the importance of maintaining high uptime for SaaS platforms — your approach to testing is thorough and methodical, ensuring that quality is embedded in every stage of development. You thrive in agile environments and are comfortable adapting to changing requirements while maintaining a focus on delivering value.

You have experience implementing AI/ML solutions, which enhances your ability to innovate in testing methodologies — you are always looking for ways to leverage technology to improve processes and outcomes. Your commitment to lifelong learning drives you to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in software testing and automation.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-native software testing and familiarity with various automation tools is a plus — you understand the nuances of testing in cloud environments and can navigate the challenges that come with it. A background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) can also be beneficial as you work closely with operations teams to ensure system reliability.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test at Okta, you will take ownership of the quality and resilience of our SaaS platform — your primary focus will be on automating testing processes for cloud infrastructure, ensuring that our services maintain a 99.99% uptime. You will collaborate with Technical Operations and Engineering Leadership to design and implement testing strategies that align with our agile development processes.

You will develop bespoke solutions to reduce toil for our SREs, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives — your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering teams. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in automation and testing practices to help them grow in their roles.

Your role will involve continuous improvement of our testing frameworks and methodologies — you will analyze existing processes, identify areas for enhancement, and implement changes that lead to better quality outcomes. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Okta, promoting best practices in testing and automation.

What we offer

At Okta, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued — you will have the opportunity to work with talented individuals who are passionate about technology and innovation. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

You will be part of a mission-driven company that is focused on building a world where identity belongs to everyone — your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of identity management and security. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of lifelong learners.