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Okta

Founded in 2009, Okta is a publicly-traded software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Described as the leading independent provider of identit

Principal Solutions Engineer

Location

United States

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

$228K - $342K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Principal Solutions Engineer

Okta

Role Description The Principal SE - Strategic Accounts will serve as a technical sales strategist, operator, and business partner to Okta’s AMER Strategic Account Directors — accelerating strategic deals, scaling key pursuits, and enabling repeatable success across Okta’s Key Accounts segment. You will collaborate closely with Strategic Account Directors, GTM leadership, and product stakeholders to: - Lead pursuit strategy for select large, multi-stakeholder deals. - Drive AI, partner strategy and strategic sales pursuits across large enterprise accounts. - Build and operationalize repeatable sales motions, partner strategies, and AI-enabled sales plays. - Scale and institutionalize best practices that improve win rates and deal velocity. What You’ll Be Doing - Strategic Planning & Execution: - Serve as a trusted advisor to Okta’s Strategic Account Directors and sales leadership, helping to support and execute go-to-market strategies for high-impact pursuits. - Assist in developing frameworks and methodologies to increase consistency and predictability across strategic deal cycles. - Partner with the Office of the FCTO to align AI and platform sales narratives with market trends. - Strategic Initiatives: - Support the planning and execution of AI-driven and enterprise-scale sales initiatives across key industries and territories. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive pursuit discipline, storytelling excellence, and deal orchestration. - Guide account teams on value-based selling strategies, connecting identity outcomes to measurable business impact. - Ecosystem & Thought Leadership: - Engage with industry and partner ecosystems to promote Okta’s leadership in AI-enabled identity sales. - Represent Okta in field events, customer summits, and strategic planning forums. - Foster collaboration across GTM teams to enhance pipeline growth and field readiness. - Innovation and Strategy: - Engage in initiatives that enhance Okta’s competitive differentiation and accelerate long-term growth. - Surface field insights and customer trends to inform global GTM strategy and product roadmap alignment. Qualifications - 12+ years of experience in identity, cybersecurity, SaaS, or AI-related domains. - Proven track record of driving strategic sales programs and large, complex deal pursuits. - Strong understanding of AI/ML applications in enterprise go-to-market and security contexts. - Experience in developing C-level messaging and participating in executive-level engagements. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience contributing to technical events. Requirements - Prior experience in a Field CTO, Strategic Advisor, or Sales Strategy role in a high-growth SaaS organization. - Demonstrated success in executing AI-enabled or platform-based sales motions. - Strong understanding of Okta’s platform, ecosystem, and identity security landscape. - Experience working with Fortune 100 enterprises or large regulated industries. - Knowledge of frameworks such as MEDDPICC, Challenger, or other enterprise sales methodologies. - Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment, balancing strategic vision with operational execution. - Passion for innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Benefits - Annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range between $228,000 — $342,000 USD. - Equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance. - 401(k) and flexible spending account. - Paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.

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