Staff Software Engineer - Federal

Okta·Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC·Posted 25 February 2026

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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. The Team We safeguard Okta from threats and vulnerabilities that could disrupt our business or erode our customers’ trust. The Defensive Cyber Engineering organization is responsible for the Security Data Platform, infrastructure, and tooling that enable Okta’s Detection and Response capabilities. The team also manages enterprise security tools and infrastructure that support XDR, DLP, and SSPM capabilities. The Role We are expanding this team to support Okta’s Public Sector roadmap by hiring a Staff Software Engineer. You’ll work closely with Security, Business Technology Engineering, and Product teams to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring our core…

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