Principal Software Engineer, AI Engineering

Okta · Bengaluru, India

onsitefull-time10+ years

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.</p></div><p data-renderer-start-pos="69" data-local-id="c2485c9d83d4">At Okta, we’re building the future of <strong data-renderer-mark="true">secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents</strong>. We’re looking for a <strong data-renderer-mark="true">Principal Engineer</strong> to join our global AI Engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in <strong data-renderer-mark="true">designing</strong> and <strong data-renderer-mark="true">building</strong> the <strong data-renderer-mark="true">intelligent, user-facing experiences</strong> and the <strong data-renderer-mark="true">end-to-end AI solutions</strong> that power them.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="379" data-local-id="06c3e326614a">This is a senior individual contributor role for a hands-on engineer who can set technical direction, mentor others, and partner closely with our cross-geo counterparts as part of one global team.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="379" data-local-id="06c3e326614a"><strong>What you'll do :</strong></p> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="596" data-local-id="d7dc58420771"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Drive</strong> the architecture and design of AI solutions, <strong data-renderer-mark="true">leading</strong> cross-functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Data Science.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="729" data-local-id="df81b2cb4494"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Design, build, and refine </strong>the core backend services that power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="885" data-local-id="9339ab27dfe4"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Build </strong>high-performance Agentic Experiences (AX) for web and mobile, engineered for streaming responses and low latency.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1008" data-local-id="bd0c3054fc3e"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Champion</strong> observability and operational excellence to ensure our AI services meet enterprise-grade standards for reliability and performance.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1152" data-local-id="37b135e4b9da"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Develop</strong> robust backend services to power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1285" data-local-id="3589b4453503"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Enable</strong> the successful delivery of key AI projects through technical leadership and hands-on execution.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1391" data-local-id="252d5e2cd208"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Mentor</strong> engineers, <strong data-renderer-mark="true">raising the bar</strong> on technical craftsmanship and solution <strong data-renderer-mark="true">quality</strong> across the full stack.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1499" data-local-id="4c9a5def6cc1"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Collaborate</strong> with cross-geo peers to ensure globally aligned designs, shared roadmaps, and scalable architectures.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1616" data-local-id="110020329050">Partner with Security, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure AI adoption is <strong data-renderer-mark="true">secure, reliable, and enterprise-ready</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong data-renderer-mark="true">What we are looking for:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1765" data-local-id="ae0d83d5eed5">12+ years in s