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Staff Software Engineer - Salesforce

Okta
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 23, 2025
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 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. 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 Technology Data and Intelligence Team The Technology Data and Intelligence (TDI) team at Okta is dedicated to boosting internal efficiency through the implementation of secure, scalable, and innovative systems. The Staff Software Engineer- Salesforce Opportunity We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in scaling our business solutions, with a special emphasis on security.This role requires a high degree of autonomy and technical leadership. You will be responsible for translating complex business needs into well-architected, scalable, and secure solutions that align with the company's strategic goals. You'll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and other engineers to drive projects from ideation to production. What you'll be doing Architect and Design: Lead the architectural design for large-scale Salesforce implementations, particularly within the Sales and CPQ domains. Translate complex business requirements into robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions that maximize the Salesforce platform. Lead Project Execution: Take ownership of the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for complex projects, from the initial discovery and design phases through to deployment and post-launch support. Ensure all implementations are high-quality, on-time, and adhere to best practices. Mentor and Influence: Act as a technical leader and mentor for other engineers, helping to elevate the team's technical capabilities and Salesforce expertise. Influence the future technical and business roadmap by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. Cross-Functional Influence: Effectively communicate and collaborate across functions, working with Engineering Managers, business stakeholders, and Product Owners. Articulate solution benefits and risks, consulting with the business to align solutions with program goals. Drive technical initiatives across multiple BT teams and contribute to engineering-wide architectural standards. Future-Forward Technical Skills: Enhance and build Agents using Agentforce, develop platform AI capabilities, implement custom AI agentic frameworks, and leverage open-source libraries. Demonstrate proficiency with AI workflow tools like Github Copilot and Cursor, reflecting our AI-first approach beyond traditional Salesforce development. Strategic Influence on Technology Roadmap: Proactively identify opportunities and influence future technical and business roadmaps, including driving long-term architectural improvements and influencing the strategic direction of the Business Technology stack. Operating in Ambiguity: Distill broad, ambiguous business problems (e.g., "improve sales efficiency") into concrete, solvable technical projects. What you'll bring to the role Salesforce Development Expertise (7+ years): Proven proficiency in Salesforce development, including Apex, Process/Flow Automations, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Software Development Acumen (5+ years): Strong background in general software engineering principles, with significant experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript. Salesforce Architectural Leadership: Extensive experience leading architecture, design, and implementation of medium to large-scale Salesforce projects. Deep understanding of project lifecycles, solution design patterns, and translating complex business requirements into technical solutions. Domain Specific Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and practical experience within Sales Cloud and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) domains are essential. Advanced AI Agent Frameworks & Data Processing: Expertise in modern AI agent or agentforce frameworks, orchestration techniques, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and advanced vector search methodologies. CI/CD Pipeline Proficiency: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, specifically utilizing Jenkins and Salesforce DX (SFDX) for efficient development and release. Secure Salesforce Solution Development: Deep understanding and practical application of Salesforce security features, adherence to data privacy regulations, and implementation of best practices for secure solution development. Leadership, Communication, & Problem-Solving: Possesses strong leadership, excellent communication, and robust problem-solving abilities. Capable of independently driving technical direction, mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing all project aspects. And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! Salesforce certifications, such as Platform Developer II or Technical Architect. Experience designing or implementing advanced Salesforce DevOps practices. Experience improving customer support workflows and automation at scale. Previous work in a high-growth, SaaS, fast-paced technology company. #LI-BF1 #LI-Onsite P7151_3259290 Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. 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: $170,000 — $254,000 USD Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, 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: $151,000 — $227,000 USD What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee! Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding. 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. Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice athttps://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.