# Staff Software Engineer, macOS at Okta

- Company: Okta
- What the company does: The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.okta.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://www.okta.com/company/careers/opportunity/8237681?gh_jid=8237681&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/okta-staff-software-engineer-macos/

## About the role

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. The Device Identity and Access organization is at the forefront of Okta’s Zero Trust vision. As a foundational pillar within Okta Research and Development (ORD), our mission is to transform the device itself into a secure, trusted, and effortless identity factor. We are the teams responsible for ensuring users can seamlessly interact with their work from any endpoint, anywhere in the world. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building macOS (or iOS) features using Swift
- Deep expertise with macOS (or iOS) software environments, including design and performance optimization, security considerations
- Proven expertise in advanced debugging and performance optimization using Xcode, LLDB, and Instruments to resolve complex memory issues and concurrency bugs
- Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction
- Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle

Tags: SW Eng - Core Identity-670

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