Software Engineer, AI Agentic ; Auth

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Auth0 is an easy-to-implement authentication and authorization platform designed by developers for developers. We make access to applications safe, secure, and seamless for the more than 100 million daily logins around the world. Our modern approach to identity enables this Tier‑O global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security so customers can focus on innovation.

At Okta, we're building the next generation of authentication for the GenAI era.

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the AI Dev Ex team s role is pivotal in extending and complementing our Auth for GenAI offering by building the infrastructure, tooling, and developer experiences that empower both human developers and AI agents to build secure, intelligent applications.

• Design and Build Developer Tooling that helps developers secure and manage infrastructure like MCP servers
• Build Demo Applications that showcase secure, identity‑powered AI use cases in real‑world environments
• Contribute to Open Source Projects, both within Auth0 and across the broader AI + identity ecosystem
• Write and Maintain High‑Quality Documentation including API references, quick starts, and best practices for both developers and AI‑native tooling (e.g., llm.txt)
• Drive Integration with Emerging AI Frameworks by creating adapters, utilities, and interfaces for agent runtimes and orchestration layers
• Collaborate with Design, Product, and Security teams to align on developer needs, roadmap direction, and compliance requirements
• Mentor and Support Other Engineers, setting strong examples in code quality, testing practices, and architectural thinking
• Influence Engineering Standards by leading design discussions and contributing to team‑wide architectural decisions
• Ensure Resilience and Security of systems involved in agent‑to‑agent or model‑to‑service communication

• Have experience in software engineering with a proven track record in building tools, frameworks, or platforms for other developers
• Are proficient in JavaScript/Type Script, Golang, and/or Python, and can move fluidly between front‑end and back‑end contexts
• Have experience working with LLM APIs, agent runtimes, orchestration layers, or prompt pipelines
• Are familiar with authentication and authorization systems, especially standards like OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT
• Have demonstrated experience leading architecture and design efforts for scalable, production‑grade systems
• Feel comfortable contributing to and maintaining open source projects and engaging with developer communities
• Have a passion for documentation as part of the developer experience—not just writing code but making it understandable and usable
• Can thrive in highly collaborative environments with cross‑functional stakeholders

• Languages
  :
  JavaScript, Type Script, Python
• Frameworks
  :
  React, Next.js, FastAPI
• AI Ecosystem
  :
  Model APIs, orchestration runtimes, prompt management systems, agent toolkits
• Auth0 Stack
  :
  Token Vault, Async Authorization, Fine‑Grained Authorization (FGA)

• Supporting Your Well‑Being
• Driving Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

Annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between $174,000 – $238,000 USD.

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.

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