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Staff Technical Marketing Engineer - CIAM

Okta

Bellevue, WA
Full Time
Senior
117k-147k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Staff Technical Marketing Engineer - CIAM at Okta is a critical role within the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Technical Marketing team. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills to serve as a bridge between engineering teams and a global audience of developers, architects, and business leaders. The role involves transforming complex features into compelling stories, demonstrations, and educational content, helping to showcase the power and simplicity of Okta's CIAM platform and fostering community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality technical content, including blog posts, tutorials, sample applications, and documentation, focusing on integration and building with the CIAM platform.
  • Craft compelling narratives around product capabilities and identity standards, and lead live demos and presentations to showcase platform features.
  • Plan, script, record, and edit technical videos such as tutorials, product overviews, and deep-dive sessions.
  • Represent the company and product at conferences, meetups, and webinars, sharing vision, inspiring others, and fostering a community around the platform.
  • Use prototyping tools like Figma to visualize new features and user flows, and explore AI applications within the CIAM space.
  • Partner with product management, engineering, and sales teams to identify key technical differentiators and translate them into market-facing content.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of technical product marketing, product management, or sales engineering experience for an enterprise IaaS or SaaS company or developer platform.
  • Proven track record of marketing to a highly technical audience within large organizations.
  • Experience in developing technical marketing content, enablement training, and tools.
  • Strong experience with modern development practices and tools, including APIs/SDKs, AI, and vibe-coding, with familiarity in languages like Next.js and platforms like Vercel.
  • Comfort with building and deploying full-stack applications using tools such as VSCode, Github, and Postman.
  • Deep understanding of identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, and user management (OIDC, SAML, SCIM).
  • Experience with platforms like Auth0 or other CIAM solutions is a significant plus.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences, from junior developers to C-level executives.
  • Proficiency with video editing software such as Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
  • Experience with design and prototyping tools like Figma.
  • Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Practical experience with AI technologies, both as a user and as a builder.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI and its practical applications within the CIAM space.
  • Experience with prototyping tools like Figma for visualizing features and user flows.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual OTE range between $147,000—$221,000 USD for candidates in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington, including base salary and incentive compensation.
  • Annual salary range between $117,000—$175,000 CAD for candidates in Canada, including base salary and incentive compensation.
  • Equity (where applicable), health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP with matching.
  • Healthcare spending accounts, telemedicine, paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
  • Flexible work environment with potential travel for in-person onboarding.
  • Access to comprehensive Total Rewards programs and benefits.

Working at Okta

Okta celebrates a variety of perspectives and experiences, fostering a dynamic work environment that empowers employees with the best tools, technology, and benefits. The company values lifelong learners, innovation, and community, providing flexibility and mobility to enable employees to be their most creative and successful selves regardless of location. Okta is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, with accommodations available for applicants as needed.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 2, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
Salary117k-147k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Okta

Website

okta.com

Location

Bellevue, WA

Industry

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