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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Okta's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Okta's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Okta
- high 314 stale, 35 reposted of 320 open
- Hiring momentum
- 541 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Okta's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Okta.
About this role
As a Principal Software Engineer on the SIW Platform team at Okta, you will lead the architectural vision and strategy for the Okta Sign-In Widget, ensuring it meets high standards for security and performance. Your role involves designing and implementing core features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and addressing complex technical challenges. You will also mentor other engineers and advocate for innovative technologies to enhance Okta's identity platform.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Okta as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of software development experience
- At least 8 years focused on designing and building complex, enterprise-grade web applications
- Demonstrated experience as a technical leader
- Deep mastery of the modern frontend ecosystem including expert-level knowledge of React and TypeScript
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to mentor senior engineers
Nice to have
- Familiarity with server-side languages such as Java or C#
- Knowledge of IAM protocols (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, SAML)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves high responsibility and technical leadership
- Focus on enterprise-grade applications may require dealing with complex legacy systems
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Listed by Okta on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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