Staff Software Engineer, MacOS

About the Role

We seek a highly impactful and influential Software Engineer to join our macOS engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in macOS (or iOS) client software development to architect, build, and scale the critical macOS software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity to define architectural vision, pioneer new capabilities, and drive technical strategy to solve complex, company-wide challenges and shape the future of Okta's device identity ecosystem. You will act as a key technical leader—a player-coach and force multiplier—by setting technical standards, mentoring engineers, and partnering with engineering leadership and product management to translate strategic business objectives into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering Directors, and Principal Architects to translate strategic business objectives into technical roadmaps.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure seamless delivery of critical engineering initiatives.
• Lead the design and implementation of new features and services, taking ownership from conception to deployment.
• Act as a force multiplier across multiple teams, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers, guiding technical design reviews, and raising the engineering bar.
• Raise the technical bar through rigorous code standards, comprehensive automated testing, modernized CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Leverage AI-native engineering practices, utilizing AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery.
• Spearhead technical innovation by identifying emerging industry trends (such as advanced device security or AI-native development paradigms) and prototyping solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive software development experience with a track record of designing and building macOS (or iOS) features using Swift.
• Deep expertise with macOS (or iOS) software environments, including design, performance optimization, and 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, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle.
• Cross-platform context with a strong conceptual understanding of macOS (or iOS) security features.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security domain expertise such as Cryptography, endpoint security concepts (e.g., Secure Enclave, Device Management/MDM protocols, and endpoint detection).
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (e.g., FIDO, OIDC/OAuth, or similar modern authentication frameworks).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications such as CISSP or Security+.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.