Job Description
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.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our identity platforms enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box, we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Team
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-Ø global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security so customers can focus on innovation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Engineering Director to lead our India Auth0 business focused on building a strong Developer Ecosystem. As an engineering leader, the individual will be responsible for creating a simple, frictionless experience for developers while integrating with our product by increasing adoption of SDK, providing powerful customer developer tools, and building an excellent product experience via our design, documentation, and dashboards.
Successful candidates will have a passion for engineering leadership, be able to lead the strategy definition by partnering with our product teams, have a technical background in building reliable and scalable products used by developers, and have the ability to collaborate with others to drive initiatives forward. In this role, you will be able to significantly contribute to the foundation of CIAM Developer experience in SDKs, Design Engineering, Experience, and Customer Dev Tools.
What you will be doing
Direct teams including Managers and Engineers for CIAM developer experience.
Partner with Engineering Managers and the VP of Engineering to deliver customer-focused and high-performing products, with an emphasis on building a rich developer experience.
Drive the integration and adoption of AI technologies and methodologies, such as an Agentic Operating Model, to accelerate the software development lifecycle (AI-native SDLC) and enhance developer productivity.
Align with program management, product management, security, and design teams to execute the roadmap, involving interactions with engineers, teams, customers, and partners.
Mentor and coach a diverse team of managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of growth, openness, and psychological safety.
Lead recruitment efforts in collaboration with recruiters to expand the team, ensuring alignment with growth plans.
What you’ll bring to the role
Proven success as a Director or Senior Engineering Manager, building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams. Experienced in managing virtual, geographically distributed teams.
Strong background in software engineering, with a deep understanding of full-stack development, with a heavy focus on the client side. Experience in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale systems.
Experience with or strong interest in applying AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve engineering efficiency and developer experience.
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