Okta
Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) Engineering
Okta, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) Engineering
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Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core 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. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
At Okta, we’re building the future of
secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents . We’re looking for a
Principal Engineer
to join our global AI Engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in
designing
and
building
the
intelligent, user‑facing experiences
and the
end-to-end AI solutions
that power them.
This is a senior individual contributor role for a hands‑on engineer who can set technical direction, mentor others, and partner closely with our India‑based counterparts as part of one global team.
What You’ll Do
Drive the architecture and design of AI solutions, leading cross‑functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Data Science.
Design, build, and refine the front‑end interfaces that bring our AI capabilities to life for employees and customers.
Build high‑performance Agentic Experiences (AX) for web and mobile, engineered for streaming responses and low latency.
Champion observability and operational excellence to ensure our AI services meet enterprise‑grade standards for reliability and performance.
Develop robust backend services to power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features.
Enable the successful delivery of key AI projects through technical leadership and hands‑on execution.
Mentor engineers, raising the bar on technical craftsmanship and solution quality across the full stack.
Collaborate with India‑based peers to ensure globally aligned designs, shared roadmaps, and scalable architectures.
Partner with Security, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure AI adoption is secure, reliable, and enterprise‑ready.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years in software engineering, with deep expertise in front‑end development (8+ years in modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular).
6+ years with backend systems design and development (Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
A strong commitment to building accessible (a11y) and inclusive user experiences while collaborating effectively with Product & Design.
Proven experience integrating LLMs and MCPs into production‑ready, user‑facing applications.
Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
Strong background in building distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
Excellent communication skills with experience working effectively across time zones and cultures.
Why Join Us At Okta, you’ll be part of a
unified global AI engineering team
that spans the US and India. You’ll work on cutting‑edge applied AI projects while shaping the
platform foundations
that make secure, scalable AI possible at enterprise scale. If you’re passionate about building AI that is
smarter, faster, and always secure , this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Salary
– The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between $217,000—$325,000 USD. The range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington is between $194,000—$290,000 USD. Candidates may also be eligible for equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave).
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
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 please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations.
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Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) Engineering
role at
Okta
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core 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. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
At Okta, we’re building the future of
secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents . We’re looking for a
Principal Engineer
to join our global AI Engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in
designing
and
building
the
intelligent, user‑facing experiences
and the
end-to-end AI solutions
that power them.
This is a senior individual contributor role for a hands‑on engineer who can set technical direction, mentor others, and partner closely with our India‑based counterparts as part of one global team.
What You’ll Do
Drive the architecture and design of AI solutions, leading cross‑functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Data Science.
Design, build, and refine the front‑end interfaces that bring our AI capabilities to life for employees and customers.
Build high‑performance Agentic Experiences (AX) for web and mobile, engineered for streaming responses and low latency.
Champion observability and operational excellence to ensure our AI services meet enterprise‑grade standards for reliability and performance.
Develop robust backend services to power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features.
Enable the successful delivery of key AI projects through technical leadership and hands‑on execution.
Mentor engineers, raising the bar on technical craftsmanship and solution quality across the full stack.
Collaborate with India‑based peers to ensure globally aligned designs, shared roadmaps, and scalable architectures.
Partner with Security, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure AI adoption is secure, reliable, and enterprise‑ready.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years in software engineering, with deep expertise in front‑end development (8+ years in modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular).
6+ years with backend systems design and development (Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
A strong commitment to building accessible (a11y) and inclusive user experiences while collaborating effectively with Product & Design.
Proven experience integrating LLMs and MCPs into production‑ready, user‑facing applications.
Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
Strong background in building distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
Excellent communication skills with experience working effectively across time zones and cultures.
Why Join Us At Okta, you’ll be part of a
unified global AI engineering team
that spans the US and India. You’ll work on cutting‑edge applied AI projects while shaping the
platform foundations
that make secure, scalable AI possible at enterprise scale. If you’re passionate about building AI that is
smarter, faster, and always secure , this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Salary
– The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between $217,000—$325,000 USD. The range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington is between $194,000—$290,000 USD. Candidates may also be eligible for equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave).
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
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 please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations.
#J-18808-Ljbffr