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Staff Software Engineer in Test, Linux

Okta Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full-time Engineering Quality-630 Posted Jun 17, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Okta

Identity & Security · San Francisco

3.7
Employee Rating
3.8
Work-Life Balance
356
Open Roles
learningequityproduct-impactdiverse

What employees love

  • Dynamic Work policy — genuinely flexible schedules with no mandatory office days
  • Strong comp and benefits rated 4.0/5 — no-meeting Fridays and competitive equity

What could be better

  • Recent layoffs and restructuring have shaken trust in job security
  • Career opportunities rated 3.4/5 — growth paths could be clearer at this scale
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About the Role

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.

The Okta Verify Team

Okta Verify Team builds desktop and mobile applications for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely.

The Staff Software Engineer in Test Opportunity

We seek a passionate and experienced C++ / Linux Staff Software Engineer in Test to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is excited about testing and automation for the Linux Platform and can build for this enterprise setting. Okta Engineering strongly believes in automated testing, UX design, and an iterative process to build high-quality next-generation software.

The ideal candidate is passionate about leading quality strategy for large-scale, mission-critical client applications on Linux platform.This is a great opportunity to work in an environment of scale, work in a talented and passionate group, build processes, and be front and center in Okta’s vision of passwordless access to any application. The role gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn about interesting problems in security and identity space. It also has a lot of visibility within Okta and has great growth potential.

What you’ll be doing

What you’ll bring to the role

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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:
$140,000$192,500 CAD

The Okta Experience

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Okta?
Okta has a work-life balance score of 3.8/5 based on employee reviews. This is about average for the AI/tech industry.
What is Okta’s culture like?
Okta is characterized by these culture values: learning, equity, product-impact, diverse. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.7/5. Dynamic Work policy — genuinely flexible schedules with no mandatory office days
How many open roles does Okta have?
Okta currently has 356 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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