# Staff Software Engineer, AI Agentic Experience (Auth0)

**Company:** [Okta](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/okta)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $188k – $282k/yr
**Skills:** TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, React, Next.js, FastAPI, Oauth2, OIDC, Jwt, LLM APIs
**Posted:** 2026-02-10

> Builds developer tooling, demos, and integrations for secure AI agent authentication and orchestration at Auth0. Requires expertise in TypeScript/Python, auth systems (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT), LLM APIs, and leading scalable architecture.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- **Design and Build Developer Tooling** that helps developers secure and manage infrastructure like **MCP servers**
- **Build Demo Applications** that showcase secure, identity-powered AI use cases in real-world environments
- **Contribute to Open Source Projects**, both within Auth0 and across the broader AI + identity ecosystem
- **Write and Maintain High-Quality Documentation** including API references, quickstarts, and best practices for both developers and AI-native tooling (e.g., llm.txt)
- **Drive Integration with Emerging AI Frameworks** by creating adapters, utilities, and interfaces for agent runtimes and orchestration layers
- **Collaborate with Design, Product, and Security** teams to align on developer needs, roadmap direction, and compliance requirements
- **Mentor and Support Other Engineers**, setting strong examples in code quality, testing practices, and architectural thinking
- **Influence Engineering Standards** by leading design discussions and contributing to team-wide architectural decisions
- **Ensure Resilience and Security** of systems involved in agent-to-agent or model-to-service communication

## Requirements

- Experience in software engineering with a proven track record in building tools, frameworks, or platforms for other developers
- Proficiency in **JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang** and/or **Python**, and the ability to move fluidly between front-end and back-end contexts
- Experience working with **LLM APIs**, agent runtimes, orchestration layers, or prompt pipelines
- Familiarity with **authentication and authorization systems**, especially standards like OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT
- Demonstrated experience leading **architecture and design efforts** for scalable, production-grade systems
- Comfort contributing to and maintaining **open source projects** and engaging with developer communities
- A passion for **documentation** as part of the developer experience
- Ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders

## Technologies

- **Languages**: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
- **Frameworks**: React, Next.js, FastAPI
- **AI Ecosystem**: Model APIs, orchestration runtimes, prompt management systems, agent toolkits
- **Auth0 Stack**: Token Vault, Async Authorization, Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA)

## Compensation

Annual base salary range for San Francisco Bay Area: **$188,000 - $282,000 USD**, plus equity, bonus, and benefits.

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