Okta

Globalization Tech Lead

Okta πŸ“ Illinois, USA 🏒 On-site Posted Jul 31, 2026 via Okta careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Marketing & Advertising 🏒 On-site 🏭 Technology

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $132,000 to $181,500 a year
  • β˜…On-site: Illinois
  • β˜…Full-time role in marketing & advertising
  • β˜…Experience asked for: 6 to 8 years
  • β˜…Apply directly on Okta's careers site
  • β˜…Posted July 31, 2026

Full Job Description

Globalization Tech Lead job at Okta in Illinois

This Globalization Tech Lead job is with Okta in Illinois. The job is full-time and office based. Okta lists pay of $132,000 to $181,500 a year.

The description below comes from Okta's own job posting.

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.

About the Role

Okta is looking for a highly skilled Globalization Engineer to be the technical backbone of our global digital operations. You will be responsible for owning, building, and optimizing the automation and technology stack that powers our localization team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced technical expert who is passionate about building robust, scalable systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in APIs, AI, and internationalization to solve complex technical challenges and drive efficiency. As a subject matter expert, you will also act as a key technical consultant to internal teams, helping them prepare content for a global audience.

What you'll be doing

  • Build and Own the Localization Automation Framework: Design, develop, and maintain the core automation workflows for our content lifecycle using agentic workflows, Python and APIs, connecting our TMS with content sources, repositories, and other internal tools.
  • Spearhead AI and Technology Integration: Research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge localization technologies, including AI/LLM-based solutions and advanced TMS features, to improve the quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness of our workflows.
  • Provide Technical Oversight and Systems Integrity: Act as the authority for resolving high-impact architectural failures. Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on complex integration issues, file parsing conflicts, and system-wide bottlenecks to ensure uninterrupted uptime for the localization pipeline.
  • Advise on Internationalization (i18n): Consult with product and engineering teams by providing expert technical guidance, conducting i18n code audits, and defining best practices to ensure new experiences and features are architected for seamless localization.
  • Manage and Optimize the TMS Environment: Serve as the primary technical owner of our Translation Management Systems (e.g., XTM, Smartling), responsible for configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
  • Drive Early Detection (Shift-Left Strategy): Develop and deploy "self-service" tools for dev teams, such as pseudo-localization pipelines and i18n auditing, enabling them to identify and fix UI truncation, hard-coding, and concatenation issues before they reach the translation phase.
  • What skills you'll bring

  • 6-8 years of experience in software or globalization engineering, with a proven track record of architecting localization solutions at scale.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and leveraging APIs to build and maintain custom automation frameworks and system integrations.
  • Experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
  • Proven, hands-on experience implementing and utilizing AI in localization workflows (e.g., custom MT pipelines, quality estimation, prompt engineering for LLMs).
  • Deep technical understanding of the localization landscape, including TMS architecture, content parsing, and a wide variety of file formats (JSON, XML, XLIFF, properties, etc.).
  • Ability to conduct code-level i18n reviews and provide actionable feedback to developers in a way that encourages adoption of global best practices.
  • A systematic and analytical problem-solving mindset, with a demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple technical projects simultaneously.
  • What sets you apart

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems like Git and automated testing frameworks.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting on workflow performance.
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    Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, 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: $132,000 to $181,500 USD

    Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, 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/can.

    The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $114,000 to $157,300 CAD

    The Okta Experience

  • Supporting Your Well-Being
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  • 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.

    Questions about this job

    What is the salary for the Globalization Tech Lead role at Okta?

    Okta advertises $132,000 to $181,500 a year for this role.

    Is the Globalization Tech Lead position remote?

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

    What experience do I need for this Globalization Tech Lead job?

    The posting mentions 6 to 8 years of relevant experience and skills such as Python, Machine Learning, LLMs and CI/CD. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    How do I apply for the Globalization Tech Lead job?

    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 July 31, 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

    Python Machine Learning LLMs CI/CD Git Auditing Onboarding

    🏒 About Okta

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    🏒 Company Okta
    πŸ“ Location Illinois, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode 🏒 On-site
    🏭 Industry Technology
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Jul 31, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Okta careers
    🎯 Experience 6 to 8 years
    πŸ“… Deadline Dec 16, 2034

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