Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Okta has 17 open software engineer / developer jobs in 5 states, 0 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Staff Software Engineer | 6 |
| Solutions Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Manager | 1 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Developer Advocate | 1 |
| Globalization Software Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Software Engineer in Test | 1 |
| Principal Classified Systems Architect | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
17 of 17 listings publish a range. The median range is $174,000 – $267,000 a year (the employer's own figures)
0 of 17 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
Everything about working at Okta →All 17 jobs with filters →
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | Washington | 7 | 41% |
| San Francisco | California | 5 | 29% |
| Chicago | Illinois | 2 | 12% |
| Washington | District of Columbia | 2 | 12% |
| New York | New York | 1 | 6% |
We counted how often Okta's own 17 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 16 of 17 ads (94%) state a number of years. The median is 8 years; 88% ask for 5 or more and 19% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 8 | 47% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 18% |
| Master's degree | 2 | 12% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 7 | 41% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 3 | 18% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 1 | 6% |
| Background check or drug test | 1 | 6% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 17 | 100% |
| Travel mentioned | 3 | 18% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| machine learning | 17 | 100% |
| java | 11 | 65% |
| aws | 10 | 59% |
| azure | 10 | 59% |
| gcp | 10 | 59% |
| python | 5 | 29% |
| javascript | 2 | 12% |
| excel | 2 | 12% |
| cad | 2 | 12% |
| react | 2 | 12% |
| linux | 1 | 6% |
| c++ | 1 | 6% |
| kubernetes | 1 | 6% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: machine learning (100%), java (65%), aws (59%), azure (59%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Among the 17 ads that publish a pay range, we compared the median pay of ads that name each item with ads that do not. This is a correlation in the ads, not a promise: an item can pay more because it comes with senior roles.
| Item named in the ad ⇅ | Ads naming it ⇅ | Ads not naming it ⇅ | Median pay midpoint with it ⇅ | Difference vs ads without it ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 8 | 9 | $220,500 | +$10,500 |
| gcp | 10 | 7 | $220,500 | +$0 |
| azure | 10 | 7 | $220,500 | +$0 |
| aws | 10 | 7 | $220,500 | +$0 |
| python | 5 | 12 | $210,000 | -$10,500 |
| java | 11 | 6 | $214,500 | -$23,000 |
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open software engineer / developer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 327 | not published |
| Apple | 198 | not published |
| JPMorgan Chase | 130 | not published |
| OpenAI | 123 | $266,000 – $445,000 |
| Roblox | 117 | $243,290 – $295,250 |
| Shield AI | 98 | $163,200 – $255,000 |
| Databricks | 91 | $180,000 – $247,500 |
| TikTok | 85 | not published |
| Anthropic | 75 | $320,000 – $485,000 |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | 65 | not published |
| Leidos | 65 | not published |
| Waymo | 64 | $213,000 – $263,000 |
| Salesforce | 60 | not published |
| Esri | 60 | $101,192 – $167,336 |
| Deloitte | 58 | not published |
17 open today, 0 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in Bellevue, WA (7), San Francisco, CA (5), Chicago, IL (2).