Okta for Developers · 1 day ago
Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerOkta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to assist in designing and developing customizations and integrations to meet strategic business objectives while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Computer Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with engineering management and an assigned mentor to scope and plan engineering efforts
Design and implement core, high-performance, scalable software components
Implement clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
Utilize test-driven development practices and participate in design and code reviews to ensure the reliability and maintainability of code
Partner with QA, Product Management, Technical Support, Engineering peers, Documentation, and UX teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery
Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field and graduating December 2026 or Spring 2027
Strong passion for software development, testing, and solving complex problems
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Go, Node.js, C++, Python)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Basic understanding of JavaScript and its role in modern application development
Knowledge of web application frameworks, RDBMS & Application Servers (experience in one or more preferred)
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical ideas clearly
Prior internship or project experience in software development is a plus
This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire
Preferred
Experience building solutions using Salesforce, AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, Fargate, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS, and SES a strong plus
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API design principles
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
Company
Okta for Developers
Resources for developers using Okta’s Identity services: Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (aka Auth0 by Okta or CIC) and Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase