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.

Position Description:

Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s development lifecycle and are experienced using

presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers. We are looking for great teammates that can build sales

presentations, product demonstrations, and educate customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives)

on the best cloud security technology. Okta’s Solutions Engineers empathize with customers and quickly discern their true

technical needs by asking detailed and clarifying questions and presenting solutions that target those needs. You have the rare

combination of technical savviness and business insight and you’re looking for a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions

Engineer at Okta, you will hone each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on what is possible using Okta’s

Identity Platform.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the sales team in helping customers understand what they can achieve with Okta
Understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology
Execute the delivery of POCs for customers that have more complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as

needed

Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies
Prepare demos and proof of concepts to demonstrate various use cases for Okta’s Platform
Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales

Required Skills:

8+ years pre-sales engineering experience.
A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally

solutions engineering.

An ability to quickly communicate complex ideas around a technical topic, ideally on the fly at a whiteboard.
Experience with at least one standard network security protocol. (eg. OAuth, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend

frameworks) development, mobile (iOS, Android) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) development,

IP-based real-time communications

An understanding of core security concerns within a typical application. (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS,

XSRF)

You are an elite communicator.
Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience.
Typically 10-25% travel.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.

((Colorado, Washington, New York only*) Minimum OTE of $XXX/year + equity + benefits *Note: Disclosure as required by

sb19-085(8-5-20))

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Okta is rethinking the traditional work environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and

successful versions of themselves, no matter where they are located. We enable a flexible approach to work, meaning for roles

where it makes sense, you can work from the office, or from home, regardless of where you live. Okta invests in the best

technologies and provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work

productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Find your place at Okta

https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

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LL - Remote

The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$269,000—$369,000 USD

Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area),

Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will

depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where

applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave

(including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards

program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado,

Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:

$240,000—$340,000 USD

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, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions

records, consistent with applicable laws.

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