Staff Software Engineer, Resiliency

**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. **Okta is The World’s Identity Company.** We free everyone to safely use any technology \- anywhere, on any device or app. Our Identity as a Service solution enables secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box \- we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. **The Engineering Opportunity** ------------------------------- Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) secures billions of global logins every day. The **Resilience Team** within WIC maximizes service availability by building foundational, high\-scale systems. Our engineers solve complex distributed\-systems challenges \- from database proxies to traffic shaping \- to ensure the platform remains trustworthy and reliable for every customer. We are seeking a **Staff Back\-End Software Engineer** to lead technical initiatives and own the reliability of our expanding Identity as a Service platform. In this role, you will develop microservices, build innovative frameworks, and optimize our cloud\-native environment. You will champion reliability during design phases and collaborate across teams to address technical gaps. We value iterative development, auto