Principal Engineer, Full Stack (AI) Engineering
About The Position
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. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of our hub offices in either San Francisco, Bellevue, or Chicago.
Requirements
- 10+ years in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems design and development (8+ years in Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
- 6+ years with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), principles of accessibility (a11y), and an ability to collaborate effectively with Product & Design.
- Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI applications and services.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture and design of AI solutions, leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Data Science.
- Design, build, and refine the core backend services that power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features.
- 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
Benefits
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
- health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
