Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation (ODF)
Lead a team to enhance developer velocity and automate tasks using AI/ML tools in a hybrid work environment.
Role intensity
10% coding — mostly leadership/strategy
AI in the day-to-day
Drive the strategy for building and incorporating AI/ML-powered tools to enhance developer velocity.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer Manager at Okta focuses on enhancing developer productivity through the implementation of AI/ML tools and continuous delivery practices. Key skills include experience with distributed systems, automation, and a strong background in agile methodologies, particularly with technologies like Java, AWS, and Docker. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of experience managing high-performing teams and a passion for driving innovation in software development. Okta's collaborative environment emphasizes operational excellence and the importance of feedback in project execution.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today on Joblaze — tracked directly from Okta's career page.
- Okta has 394 other open roles including Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Okta on Okta Identity Architect.
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- Typical Python salary we track runs $125,000–$193,400 (median $160,000, across 1514 roles).
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation (ODF) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Okta expects some on-site time in Bengaluru, India.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation (ODF) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Okta is hiring for this position in Bengaluru, India.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, AI/ML, Java, Ruby, bash, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Okta targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation (ODF) role at Okta.
From the original posting
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.
Company Description:
Okta is an integrated identity and mobility management service. Built from the ground up in the cloud, Okta securely and simply connects people to their applications from any device, anywhere, at anytime. Okta integrates with existing directories and identity systems, as well as thousands of on-premises, cloud and mobile applications, and runs on a secure, reliable and extensively audited cloud-based platform.
More than 5,000 customers, including Adobe, Allergan, Chiquita, LinkedIn, MGM Resorts International, Shire Pharmaceuticals and Western Union, use Okta to improve employee productivity, increase supply chain efficiency and revenue and improve compliance. The thousands of enterprises and cloud vendors, as well as the millions of people using Okta, are the foundation of the industry's fastest growing IT network for the cloud and mobile world. Okta is backed by premier venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital. To learn more about Okta, visit: https://www.okta.com.
Position Description:
Okta Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer Manager to help us scale and increase velocity. You will be driving and perfecting our vision of Continuous Delivery, increasing the velocity and productivity of engineering. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including Engineers, Architects, Operations, Program Management, and Quality. We have a great team driving innovative projects--join us and bring your ideas!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive the strategy for building and incorporating AI/ML-powered tools to enhance developer velocity, automate complex tasks in the Continuous Integration, and provide intelligent insights into system performance and code quality.
- Ability to articulate and drive a technical, strategic vision and roadmap
- Collaborate with Engineering, Security, Program Management, Operations and other scrum teams.
- Recruit and mentor a globally distributed and talented group of diverse employees
- Build high quality tools and automation for internal use to support continuous delivery and developer productivity
- Roll out deliverables to internal customers in phases, monitor adoption, collect feedback, and fine-tune the project to respond to internal customers’ needs.
- Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and process for regular assessment and improvement
- Foster, enable and promote innovation
REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A track record of leading or managing high performing platform teams (3 year experience minimum)
- Experience with end to end project delivery; building roadmaps through operational sustainability
- Strong facilitation skills (design, requirements gathering, progress and status sessions)
- Production experience with distributed systems running in AWS. GCP a bonus
- Passion about automation and leveraging agile software development methodologies
- Experience in developing Continuous Delivery pipelines for a diverse set of projects using Java, Jenkins, AWS, Docker, Python, Ruby, Bash, and more
- Experience in building internal developer tools
Education and Training:
- B.S. in CS or equivalent
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