Get to know OktaOkta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated contributor to join our team in one of our key office locations: San Francisco

The Data Platform Shared Services Engineering team builds and operates the foundational data infrastructure and tooling used across Okta. This includes data ingestion frameworks, computer platforms, orchestration systems, data lakes, and developer-facing abstractions that enable analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence at scale.

Reporting to an Engineering Manager, this internship provides hands-on experience designing, building, and improving core data platform components in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to real-world, production-grade data infrastructure.

• Assist in building and improving core data platform services such as ingestion frameworks, orchestration workflows, and data processing pipelines.
• Help develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and observable data infrastructure on cloud platforms.
• Contribute to data platform tooling that improves developer productivity, reliability, and data quality.
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to understand platform requirements.
• Participate in the development of AI-driven features and data processing tasks to enhance the Data Platform.
• Experiment with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to automate data management and insights.

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical degree and graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Strong programming fundamentals in at least one language such as Python or Java.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Familiarity with SQL and basic data system concepts.
• Exposure to cloud platforms through coursework or projects.
• A strong interest in AI/ML technologies and their application in data engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

• Past summer internship experience.
• Experience building solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, Fargate, or CloudWatch.

• 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.

As an intern, you’ll do real work that matters. While you’re on board, you’ll work on meaningful projects and have an opportunity to see what working at Okta is all about. You’ll also have the assistance of your mentor and manager to help you develop new skills. Our interns have the opportunity to build a strong community - with their fellow interns, within their teams, and with the broader company. We want you to grow professionally and you’ll do that through participating in events like our Executive Speaker Series and Brown Bags.

We offer 12-week summer internships in the U.S. with two available start dates: May 26 – August 14 or June 15 – September 4.

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What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.