Software Engineer (Passwordless)
Company: Okta
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary: $140k - $192.5k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-22
About this role
- Passwords have been the weakest link in security for decades, fueling phishing attacks, account takeovers, and endless frustration for users
- But the world is finally changing
- Passkeys, powered by FIDO2 WebAuthn are revolutionizing how people authenticate—bringing us into a passwordless future that’s more secure and seamless than ever before
- At Okta, we’re on a mission to help enterprises and consumers embrace this transformation
- We’re building cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators and passkey solutions that make security stronger while making life easier for users
- Our products empower businesses to leave passwords behind and defend against modern threats with innovative, user-friendly technology
- Partner closely with product managers and designers to bring cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators to life
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend (or full-stack) solutions that power identity security at enterprise scale
- Wear the customer hat — deeply understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions
- Champion code quality, maintainability, and best practices to ensure our solutions remain reliable and secure
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in identity and security, contributing ideas to keep our products innovative and effective
### Benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Health + Wellness
- Financial Benefits
- Pay + Incentives
- Time Off
- Everyday Living
- Resources- If you’re passionate about shaping the future of authentication, love working at the intersection of security and great user experience, and want to be part of a fast-paced team redefining digital trust—come build the future with us
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineer
- 2+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend or full-stack engineering
- Excellent problem-s...