Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Auth0 secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organisations 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.

We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our Emerging Technologies organisation. This is a high-leverage, hands-on engineering role designed for a technical leader who wants to stay in the code while steering the architectural direction of our most ambitious bets.

You will be a core contributor and architectural anchor for two high-priority workstreams:

Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) | Scaling 1 to 10

To build a world-class, low-latency FGA system that remains resilient under the industry's most complex identity hierarchies. We are looking for an architect who views authorisation not as a set of rules, but as a massive-scale graph computation problem that requires elegant, distributed, and mathematically rigorous solutions.

The Work:

Algorithmic Innovation: Moving beyond naive graph algorithms to implement probabilistic structures and fixpoint algorithms capable of navigating massive organisational hierarchies without computational or memory exhaustion.

Graph Resolution Heuristics: Engineering workload-aware heuristics that can intelligently prioritise and resolve graph queries based on complexity cost, maintaining low latency even when faced with high-cardinality data sets and deep nesting.

Fixpoint & Cycle Resolution: Solving for complex resolution requirements, such as circular references and recursive paths, in a horizontally scaled environment where traditional distributed patterns fail to meet our performance mandates.

Scaling the Probabilistic Logic: Designing the engine to utilise non-deterministic approaches where exact computation is too expensive, ensuring the system remains mathematically rigorous while operating at the limits of global scale.

AI Products | 0 to 1

We are pioneering the 'Agentic Identity' space. This workstream is focused on building foundational products that secure AI Agents and provide developers with the tools to manage identity in an autonomous world.

The Work: Rapidly architecting and shipping 0-to-1 product offerings that define how agents interact securely.

The Goal: Establish our platform as the standard for securing the next generation of AI-driven applications.

Core Responsibilities

Architectural Acceleration: Don't just design it, build it. You will accelerate teams by writing critical-path code and providing the architectural 'connective tissue' between complex systems.

Algorithmic Leadership: Apply deep expertise in graph theory and distributed systems to solve the unique scaling challenges of our FGA domain.

Technical Strategy: Partner with product leadership to define the technical roadmap for securing AI agents, ensuring our 0-to-1 bets are built on a sustainable foundation.

High-Bar Engineering: Set the standard for code quality, system design, and engineering excellence across the Emerging Tech group.

Qualifications

Senior Architect-Level Technical Depth: Extensive experience as a Senior Architect or Distinguished Engineer with a history of shipping complex, large-scale systems.

Hands-on Practitioner: You still love coding. You prefer to prove an architectural concept with a PR rather than a slide deck.

Domain Expertise: Strong background in Authorisation/Identity and a mastery of Graph Algorithms.

Adaptability: Comfortable shifting between the rigors of scaling a '1-to-10' product and the ambiguity of a '0-to-1' AI initiative.

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The annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between $272,000-$374,000 USD.

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.

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What you'll do

• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of the complex software that drives ZeBu emulation and prototyping products.
• Oversee software projects from specification to internal delivery, then documentation and support.
• Challenge yourself and others for delivering the best products performance, while staying focused on the end-user experience.
• Align with the company processes for delivering quality software in a timely manner.
• Work on R&D projects involving different hardware, firmware and software teams, some based locally as well as some located in Europe, India, and North America.

What you need

• At least 7 years of professional experience in software development.
• MS or PhD, in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Knowledge of EDA domain or experience in EDA tool development
• Solid software engineering skills (specification, design, development, unit/integration tests, optimization, maintenance).
• Proficient C/C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design.
• Sound data structures and algorithms understanding, specifically graph algorithms
• Solid analysis and problem-solving.
• Experienced in Linux based environment (shell, makefile).
• Ability to manage several tasks autonomously and address projects with schedule constraints.
• Knowledge of Boolean Logic and Combinational Circuit
• Exposure to Timing OR Clock Algorithms would be an advantage, but is not essential

Nice to have knowledge or experience:

• Experience with development and troubleshooting of multi-threaded/process software.
• Experience with debug and profiling (Gdb, Collect, Vtune, or any equivalent tool).
• Scripting languages (Bash, Tcl, Python, Perl).

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerating the development of cutting-edge EDA tools that power innovations in CPUs, AI accelerators, and advanced SoCs.
• Enabling our customers to achieve faster time-to-market through robust and high-performing verification solutions.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration between global teams, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Enhancing the reliability and scalability of Synopsys’ flagship hardware-assisted verification products.
• Shaping the future of chip design by contributing to the evolution of next-generation computing systems.
• Mentoring and inspiring colleagues, setting new standards for technical achievement and teamwork.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a world-class, international R&D engineering team at Synopsys, renowned for driving innovation in hardware-assisted verification. The team is composed of experts in software, hardware, and firmware, collaborating across continents to deliver industry-leading solutions. Together, you’ll tackle ambitious projects that shape the future of chip design and verification, leveraging collective expertise and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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