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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 72 days Okta's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Okta's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Okta
- high 320 stale, 35 reposted of 320 open
- Hiring momentum
- 109 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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 Senior UX Researcher at Okta, you will lead research initiatives focused on enhancing customer experiences within the Access Management ecosystem. Your role involves translating product questions into actionable insights, managing a user panel, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research strategies. You will also employ various research methodologies to address complex security challenges and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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
- 4+ years of product development experience conducting UX research in enterprise/B2B product environments, OR a Master’s degree/PhD in HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of experience
- Demonstrated track record of conducting user research within complex, highly technical B2B, enterprise, security, or developer-facing domains
- Experience researching desktop and mobile applications across macOS, Windows, iOS, or Android environments
- A digital portfolio or case study deck demonstrating end to end research ownership, complex technical problem spaces, generative and evaluative methodologies, and measurable business/product impact
Nice to have
- Background in identity, access management, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT admin tools is a strong plus
- Curiosity and active experience incorporating AI tools into your research workflow (e.g., automated transcript synthesis, qualitative coding, prompt engineering) to accelerate time-to-insight without compromising rigor
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant collaboration with globally distributed teams, which may require flexible working hours
- Focus on high-stakes identity and security problems may lead to a demanding work environment
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Listed by Okta on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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