Joblaze summary

In the role of Solutions Engineer at Okta, the individual will engage with customers to demonstrate the value of Okta's identity and security solutions, particularly focusing on Workforce Identity. Key skills include expertise in identity and access management, familiarity with REST APIs, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. This position is suited for candidates with at least five years of experience in a pre-sales engineering role, particularly those with a background in SaaS or IAM. The team is part of Okta's Global Innovation Center, which has been instrumental in the company's growth.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Okta's careers page November 1, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Solutions Engineer, Okta role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bengaluru, India.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Solutions Engineer, Okta 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: Device Access, IAM, Multi-Factor Authentication, REST APIs, Single Sign-On, passwordless authentication.
What seniority level is this role?: Okta targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Solutions Engineer, Okta role at Okta.

From the original posting

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

About The Team

Global Innovation Center SE team (Presales):

Over the last 3 years, Okta in Bangalore has fueled our growth around the world. The Global Innovation Center Presales team has been a crucial part of this growth. We are expanding this team made up of exceptional high-performing individuals. In this team, you will focus on being a customer-facing solution engineer crafting identity and security solutions for commercial segments in the US, ranging from digitally native start-ups to scaling SMBs.

As a Solutions Engineer you will:

Support our customers along their sales journey by showing them the value of the Okta technology through live demonstrations and sales presentations.

Sell directly to IT managers, developers, product managers, and occasionally more senior executives across various industries..

Have a focus on our Okta Workforce Identity solutions and be able to model how this solution will support their current architecture requirements and use cases

Execute well-defined, outcome-focused POCs

Maintain a broad and deep technical understanding of the Okta product line and the underlying technologies and protocols

Occasionally participate in local and regional events evangelising Okta as a presenter and an attendee.

We are looking for:

Ability to work in the EST Time Zone

A minimum of 5 years of working experience in IAM or a related SaaS field as a pre-sales engineer.

Expertise or hands-on experience in IAM, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, passwordless authentication, universal directory, privileged access, and device access is preferred.

Experience working with REST APIs and SDKs.

Ability to communicate complex ideas and solutions, incorporating white-boarding, practical examples, and product demonstrations.

Experience in a customer-facing role such as consulting, customer support, or pre-sales.

Strong empathy, listening skills and time management skills.

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