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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity 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. The Technical Program Management Team The Engineering Technical Program Management Team’s mission is to enable Okta to deliver on key strategic goals by bringing groups together across Engineering, Security, Legal, Compliance, Product Management, and Customer Support. Engineering TPMs drive prioritization, planning, execution, and ensure transparency while managing success criteria. The Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering Opportunity As a Principal Technical Program Manager in the Engineering TPM Team, you will partner with various groups across Okta to build and deliver key Engineering initiatives. You will be the point person for clarifying strategic level goals and outlining the execution plans to achieve them. You will work within and across teams to prioritize and execute on key objectives. Employing both a strategic and tactical approach is a requirement in this role. You will not only have strong TPM experience, but also experience implementing complex efforts within Engineering or Infrastructure in a SaaS and agile environment. *This position requires the ability to access Impact Level 4 & 5 (IL4 and IL5) data, as defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15 ) upon hire.* What you’ll be doing Structure, kick-off, and run continuous and/or time-bound engineering initiatives within and beyond the Engineering organization - clarifying priorities, enabling the execution of deliverables, defining program process flows, and providing continuous transparency. Project manage initiatives within and beyond Engineering, across multiple teams; taking a hands-on and proactive approach to unblock progress, introduce efficiencies, and provide workflow solutions. Champion the adoption of agile best practices. Build and maintain alignment across multiple teams for keeping a focus on execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Lead the introduction of new processes / workflows by bringing proposed solutions to the teams and rolling them out in an iterative manner. Anticipate and mitigate risks - by having close involvement with teams’ goals and challenges, applying past experience, and keeping in mind the big picture. Provide clear and crisp transparency to the status and progress of Federal initiatives. What you’ll bring to the role US Person Status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) Self-starter; able to work well in an ambiguous and constantly changing, fast paced environment Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authority Experience leading and driving complex cross-functional initiatives independently with minimal supervision Minimum 7 years of hand-on technical project management experience in a SaaS product development environment – working hand-in-hand with Engineers to deliver Experience with delivering FedRAMP, IL, or other compliance or security initiatives within Engineering organizations preferred Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence and build close relationships Strong technical aptitude/affinity; experience working directly with software, test and/or system engineers Excellent verbal and written communication; experience effectively communicating and presenting to teams located across different locations and people ranging from individual team members to C-level executives. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1 (P8563_3496485) Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, 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/us . The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $209,000 — $287,000 USD Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, 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/us . The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $186,000 — $256,000 USD The Okta Experience Supporting Your Well-Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. 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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.