Staff Engineer in AI-Native Development
Okta • toronto, on • Posted May 20, 2026
About the Role
Lead the engineering efforts at Okta as a Staff Backend Engineer, focusing on AI-native practices for a secure digital credential ecosystem. Influence the future of identity with reusable, tamper-proof technology.
In this role, you will drive the technical direction for our Verifiable Digital Credentials (VDCs) platform. Working with a team of talented engineers, you’ll set the standard for high-quality code and AI integration within development processes. This position demands a deep understanding of backend architecture and experience in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define and implement technical architecture for VDCs
• Promote high standards through rigorous code reviews
• Oversee operational health and incident management
• Encourage AI integration in the software lifecycle
• Tackle technical debt across engineering processes
Requirements:
• Expertise in Java or Node.js for backend systems
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In this role, you will drive the technical direction for our Verifiable Digital Credentials (VDCs) platform. Working with a team of talented engineers, you’ll set the standard for high-quality code and AI integration within development processes. This position demands a deep understanding of backend architecture and experience in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define and implement technical architecture for VDCs
• Promote high standards through rigorous code reviews
• Oversee operational health and incident management
• Encourage AI integration in the software lifecycle
• Tackle technical debt across engineering processes
Requirements:
• Expertise in Java or Node.js for backend systems
...