Senior Software Engineer, Security Engineering (Auth0)
At $136k/yr, this role pays less than the $212k/yr midpoint for Security Engineering openings today (usual band $175k–$375k/yr).
The full posting
Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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.
Senior Software Engineer, Security Engineering
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will join the Auth0 Security Engineering organization. In this role, you will join a team of Software Engineers dedicated to building and managing services that secure the platform that Auth0 runs on. You will be instrumental in expanding our platform security controls and architecting custom workflows in a scalable, reliable manner.
What You Will Do
- Service Development: Build, maintain, and operate platform security services and controls using Python, Node.js, or Golang.
- Security Data Pipelines: Design, build, and optimize custom workflows to ingest, process, and distribute security data to downstream systems at scale.
- Scalable System Architecture: Architect maintainable, secure, and resilient microservices and platform integrations that protect our infrastructure without adding friction for engineering teams.
- Engineering Quality: Write clean, testable, and well-documented code while driving technical designs and participating in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
What You Bring
- Software Development Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining production-grade software services.
- Core Language Proficiency: Hands-on mastery of Python, Node.js, or Golang.
- System Design Expertise: Strong track record of designing scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures.
- Cloud & Containers: Solid experience with cloud-native environments (AWS or Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Security Mindset: Practical experience building platform security controls, managing service permissions, and applying secure coding practices.
- Education : A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Experience with high-throughput streaming platforms or log processing tools (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub, Vector).
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and Policy-as-Code tools.
- Familiarity with compliance standards (FedRAMP, SOC2) and security frameworks in multi-cloud environments.
- Experience or interest in applying AI/ML tools to automate security workflows and analysis.
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can .
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:
$136,000 - $187,000 CAD
The Okta Experience
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Text as Okta published it; last compared with the original on 11 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 12 questions.
- 1.Are you legally authorized to work in the country you reside?Yes or no
- 2.Will you now or in the future require Visa Sponsorship?Yes or no
- 3.To the best of your knowledge, do you have any family members / relatives or personal relationships at Okta or at any suppliers, partners, or vendors that have a business relationship with Okta? (For purposes of this question, a “family memYes or no
- 4.If yes, please identify name of person / vendor and describe relationship / association:Short answer · optional
- 5.Do you have any outside business activity(ies) (advisory, consulting, or board roles, or side businesses) that you would continue engaging in or plan to engage in if you joined Okta in this role?Yes or no
- 6.If yes, please describe:Short answer · optional
- 7.Have you been employed by Okta, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries in the past?Yes or no
- 8.By checking this box, you consent to Okta using your data to evaluate your candidacy for this role and any other current or future roles that may be a fit for your profile. You may request the removal of your data at any time by contactingPick any: Yes · optional
- 9.Are you located in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA)? (or willing to relocate)Yes or no
- 10.Please confirm your city, province and time zone.Short answer
- 11.Do you have 5+ years of experience with either nodejs, python or Go?Yes or no
- 12.Do you have 2+ years of cloud security experience?Yes or no
Taken from Okta's application form as it stood on 11 Nov 2026.
The employer: Okta
Sells workforce and customer identity through Okta and Auth0; security staff build identity threat protection, run PSIRT and test the product offensively.
Pay and benefits: Salaried employment with RSUs in Okta (Nasdaq: OKTA); one role needs a TS/SCI clearance.
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