**Who this is for** A strategic technical leader who can balance "player-coach" responsibilities by guiding data engineering teams while actively shaping the in
Work type: hybrid
Location: Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; San Francisco, California; Washington, DC
Salary: $276,000 – $379,500/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** A strategic technical leader who can balance "player-coach" responsibilities by guiding data engineering teams while actively shaping the infrastructure that supports AI and ML initiatives. **Key highlights** You will oversee the data lifecycle and foundation for Okta’s global workforce, ensuring that the company’s data assets are secure, governed, and optimized for advanced AI application development. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Bring 10+ years of data engineering experience with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. - Have specific expertise in building data foundations to accelerate AI and machine learning workflows. - Are well-versed in data governance, security, and cloud-based data environments. - Have experience with or understanding of public sector compliance (FedRamp).
Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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 Technology, Data, and Intelligence Team
Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI) organization is the engine that powers Okta's global workforce, providing the technology and systems that enable our employees to do their best work.
The Opportunity
Okta is seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Director, Data Platform and Engineering to lead a global data and analytic engineering team ensuring our data assets are leveraged to their full potential.
Reporting to the VP of Data and Insights this role requires a leader who is as comfortable with a technical deep dive as they are with a strategic business discussion. You will be a "player-coach" who can build and mentor a world-class team while personally driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the integrity of our data foundation. A core part of your responsibility will be to champion and enable our AI strategy and technical foundations, ensuring that clean, trusted, and well-governed data is the foundation for all AI initiatives.
With the growth of AI in our Products and our business, Okta’s data is more critical to our success than ever. This role will make sure we continue to support the organization run and grow, while building out the platform for the future. Candidates should be energized by that challenge.
What You'll Do
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The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:
$276,000—$379,500 USD
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](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:
$246,000—$338,800 USD
The Okta Experience