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Engineering Manager, Okta Identity Governance

Okta πŸ“ California, USA 🏒 On-site Posted Aug 6, 2026 via Okta careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Software Development 🏒 On-site 🏭 Technology

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $204,000 to $280,500 a year
  • β˜…On-site: California
  • β˜…Full-time role in software development
  • β˜…Experience asked for: 8+ years
  • β˜…Apply directly on Okta's careers site
  • β˜…Posted August 6, 2026

Full Job Description

Engineering Manager, Okta Identity Governance job at Okta in California

This Engineering Manager, Okta Identity Governance job is with Okta in California. This is full-time work at Okta's location. Okta lists pay of $204,000 to $280,500 a year.

Here is the role as Okta describes it.

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.

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.

Okta Identity Governance (OIG) organization is looking for a Software Engineer Manager to join our team to OIG is Okta’s Identity Governance and Administration solution that is directly responsible for one of the most critical and visible workflows in enterprise identity: how employees request, approve, and gain access to the resources they need.

Opportunity

As a Software Engineer Manager on the OIG team, you will manage the team that is responsible for designing and building Identity Governance product features - spanning the across different access governance personas. You will lead a team of elite engineers, grow the team, and drive impact and customer satisfaction. You will drive engineering best practices, productivity enhancement, and make our elite engineering team shine. You will also work collaboratively across engineering, product, and design to deliver features that are secure, scalable, and delightful to use.

This is a rare opportunity to join a team where your leadership and management will directly shape how thousands of enterprises manage access governance at scale, where the work you ship will be seen and felt by real users every day.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for individuals and team
  • Collaborate with product management to help define and refine product roadmap
  • Driving the execution and delivery of product features with high quality product by working with cross-functional teams, System Architects, QA, Product and Documentation teams
  • Providing regular feedback, technical guidance, and mentoring to team members
  • Fostering collaborative, engaging and inclusive team environments
  • Maintaining and improving our culture by sourcing and hiring only the most qualified individuals with an eye towards diversity & inclusion
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • 8+ years of experience in developing enterprise cloud software development
  • 3+ years of hands-on technical management experience
  • Experience working with product & program managers to align on objectives, priorities, trade-offs and risk.
  • Experience in handling support tickets, bug fixes & enhancement work in a large enterprise application
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for technical discussions.
  • Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and people of various backgrounds
  • Lead, recruit, mentor and retain engineers
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    Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. 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: $204,000 to $280,500 USD

    The Okta Experience

  • Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Driving Social Impact
  • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
  • We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

    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.

    Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

    Quick answers

    What is the salary for the Engineering Manager, Okta Identity Governance role at Okta?

    Okta advertises $204,000 to $280,500 a year for this role.

    Is this a remote, hybrid or office job?

    No, it is an on-site job in California.

    What experience do I need for this Engineering Manager, Okta Identity Governance job?

    The posting mentions at least 8 years of relevant experience and skills such as Machine Learning, Sourcing and Onboarding. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    How do I apply?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Okta's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    When was this job posted?

    Okta published the role on August 6, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Okta careers page (www.okta.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    Required Skills

    Machine Learning Sourcing Onboarding

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    🏒 Company Okta
    πŸ“ Location California, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode 🏒 On-site
    🏭 Industry Technology
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Aug 6, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Okta careers
    🎯 Experience 8+ years
    πŸ“… Deadline Dec 14, 2034

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