Associate Solutions Engineer

Okta is a company focused on securing identities in the AI era by building trusted infrastructure. They are seeking a motivated Associate Solutions Engineer to partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to demonstrate the value of Okta’s identity and access management solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Account Executives to support the sales cycle through technical discovery, product demonstrations, and solution design
• Build and deliver compelling demos showcasing Okta’s capabilities tailored to customer needs
• Assist in responding to technical questions, RFPs, and security questionnaires
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and solution architectures for customer use cases
• Collaborate with customers to understand business and technical requirements
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant value propositions
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment
• Stay current with identity, security, and cloud technology trends

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in a technical, customer-facing role (e.g., Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Support, or Consulting)
• Background in software development or hands-on coding experience (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar)
• Understanding of APIs, RESTful services, and web technologies (HTTP, JSON, OAuth, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML, etc.)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to enterprise SaaS environments and security best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and think critically under pressure