Manager, Engineering - Device Identity and Access
Okta
Bengaluru, IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- 10+ years of enterprise software development experience required
- 3+ years in formal engineering leadership/management roles required
- High-visibility role with executive exposure
- Hybrid work model (#LI-Hybrid)
Role overview
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. The Device Identity and Access organization is at the forefront of Okta’s Zero Trust vision, transforming the device itself into a secure, trusted, and effortless identity factor. The Engineering Manager will lead the team building Okta’s Device Identity and Access products, a high-visibility initiative at the core of our Zero Trust strategy, with opportunities for exceptional executive visibility and career growth as we scale globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead and Inspire: Motivate a cross-functional team of high-performing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and operational excellence.
- Drive the Vision: Partner directly with Engineering Directors, Architects, and Product Management to define the long-term technical vision and execute the strategic roadmap.
- Ensure Technical Excellence: Foster an environment that prioritizes system reliability, scalability, and code simplicity. Actively guide architectural design and participate in critical code reviews.
- Build the Team: Own the recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of engineers, ensuring they have clear paths for career progression.
- Execute with Precision: Facilitate agile project planning, manage cross-functional dependencies, and ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of critical security features.
- Cross-Pillar Impact: Act as a key technical stakeholder within the broader Access Management Pillar, contributing to initiatives that solve complex business needs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with a proven track record of at least 3 years in formal engineering leadership/management roles.
- Extensive background in developing massive-scale, multi-tenant SaaS applications (Java/Spring Boot preferred), coupled with a strong conceptual understanding of client-side development (iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, or Android).
- Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts, including TPMs, Secure Enclaves, MDM protocols, and continuous risk evaluation.
- A strong conceptual grasp of how diverse OS-level security features report their state securely to the cloud.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executive leadership, influence architectural direction, and champion the team's work.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the PDLC while maintaining uncompromising standards for code quality and security.
- A genuine passion for cybersecurity, a customer-centric approach, and the ability to thrive in a high-autonomy, high-responsibility environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Understanding of modern Identity and Access Management protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation).
- Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
- Exposure to microservice architecture and distributed systems at scale.
- Familiarity with frontend/UI technologies such as ReactJS.
Benefits
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
- Immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate impact and connect to the mission and team from day one.
Additional details
- The Device Identity and Access organization is a foundational pillar within Okta Research and Development (ORD).
- The team engineers the end-to-end device experience, including FastPass, Okta Device Access (ODA), and Device Assurance.
- The team owns the continuous authentication pipeline, device lifecycle management, and cloud services analyzing real-time trust and assurance signals.
- The work secures millions of enterprise endpoints globally, prevents modern identity attacks, and enables frictionless, passwordless access across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- The organization comprises engineers who thrive at the intersection of deep client-side platform engineering and massive-scale distributed systems.
- Okta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies: Builds Effective Teams, Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ), Develops Talent, Drives Results, Strategic Mindset.
- 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.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding, a form is available to request an accommodation.
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