Senior Director, Engineering And Architecture

Okta

Bellevue, Washington, US
Base: $276,000-$379,500 usd (sf bay area); base: $...
Hybrid
10+ years in data platform engineering
5+ years in leadership role
Build data foundations for ai/ml initiatives
Okta is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering and Architecture to lead their global data and analytics engineering team, focusing on leveraging data assets to support AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data platform management, a strong background in AI, and proven leadership abilities

Job Summary

  • This role requires a leader who is as comfortable with a technical deep dive as they are with a strategic business discussion.
  • A core part of your responsibility will be to champion and enable our AI strategy by ensuring clean, trusted, and well-governed data is the foundation for all AI initiatives.
  • Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid leave.

Matching Summary

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Okta is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering and Architecture to lead their global data and analytics engineering team, focusing on leveraging data assets to support AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data platform management, a strong background in AI, and proven leadership abilities.

Salary

Base: $276,000-$379,500 USD (SF Bay Area); Base: $246,000-$338,800 USD (Other locations); Bonus/Equity: Equity and bonus offered; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, PTO, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in data platform engineering
  • 5+ years in leadership role
  • Build data foundations for AI/ML initiatives
  • Deep knowledge of modern data stacks
  • Proficiency with Python and SQL
  • Experience with cloud environments AWS GCP Azure

Nice-to-have

  • Player-coach leadership style
  • Experience with FedRAMP and public sector
  • Ability to translate technical concepts
  • Track record of hiring and mentoring teams
  • Strategic mindset for ambiguous problems

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive experience in data platform
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven ability to build secure solutions for commercial and public sectors

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