Staff Software Engineer - Linux Platform Foundations

Okta
Bengaluru, IndiaPosted 24 February 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Get to know Okta<br><br></strong></span>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.<br><br>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. <br><br>Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p></div><h2>Staff Software Engineer - Linux Platform Foundations</h2> <h2>Get to know Okta</h2> <p>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds 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. </p> <h2> </h2> <p>At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences. </p> <h2> </h2> <p>Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p> <h2>Access Management Engineering Team</h2> <p>The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on <a href="https://www.okta.com/blog/category/engineering/">our blog</a>.</p> <h2>About You</h2> <p>We seek a passionate and experienced C++ / C# Software Developer to join our dynamic team. You are excited about coding for the Linux Platform and can architect/build for the enterprise setting. The ideal candidate should possess:</p> <ul> <li>Strong experience in C++ / C# application development on the Linux platform. Familiarity with .NET Core is a plus.</li> <li>Enthusiasm for developing high-quality, secure, and performant applications for Linux desktop environment.</li> <li>A keen interest in learning about cutting-edge security and identity management challenges.</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li> </ul> <p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team building innovative identity and security products from the ground up. You will have the chance to work on challenging problems, contribute to the product roadmap, and continuously expand your skills in a rapidly evolving industry.</p> <h2>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</h2> <ul> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Support, UX) for seamless integration.</li> <li>Gather and refine requirements with Product and Engineering teams for prototyping Windows client components.</li> <li>Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.</li> <li>Develop high-quality, maintainable software components with comprehensive unit/functional tests.</li> <li>Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.</li> <li>Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.</li> </ul> <h2>Minimum Requirements:</h2> <ul> <li>Strong hands-on experience developing applications on Linux.</li> <li>Proficient in object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.</li> <li>Pro ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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