About the job
Okta, Inc. secures digital identities for organizations around the world, supporting safe and seamless access to technology as digital work evolves. The company’s mission centers on building trusted infrastructure for a future shaped by both AI and human needs.
Role overview
The Staff User Researcher will join Okta’s User Research team in Bengaluru, India. This team uncovers insights that guide product strategy and direction, ensuring Okta focuses on the right challenges for its clients. The position involves working closely with distributed colleagues and conducting research across a range of products and services.
What you will do
- Lead user research initiatives for a key product area, collaborating directly with cross-functional teams in India.
- Embed UX research practices within local product, design, and engineering groups, many of whom are new to working with user research.
- Mentor and guide teams to foster a user-centered culture throughout the Bengaluru office.
- Drive research projects that inform both immediate development and Okta’s long-term product vision.
- Collaborate daily with local teams and maintain strong partnerships with global user research colleagues and stakeholders.
- Help establish research operations in India, ensuring foundational insights improve user experiences.
Key responsibilities
- Advocate for user-centered best practices and build strong relationships with product, design, and engineering leaders in Bengaluru.
- Lead collaborative research projects that drive impactful outcomes.

