Strong engineering team, many challenges, good product, promising IPO - Software Engineer Okta Employee Review

5.0
24 Dec 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- Strong engineering team - Goo product with a lot of market demand - Room to have impact on a successful company - Opportunity to solve hard problems - Good compensation/benefits - Still Pre-IPO - Management that cares about career path for employees both on management path or as individual contributer

Cons

Okta has doubled the engineering team every year in the past 3 years, and as a result, its sometimes challenging to keep up with the constantly growing and changing team.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

No contract renewal due to budget constraints

1.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Smart, talented, and supportive colleagues. Interesting products and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts many customers. Good work-life balance in most teams. Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn from experienced peers. Strong brand recognition and valuable experience for your resume

Cons

Cons Recognition is lacking, especially for individual contributors. Strong performance and consistent delivery do not necessarily translate into career advancement, promotions, or meaningful salary increases. Growth opportunities appear limited for ICs, while management roles seem to receive a greater share of advancement and compensation opportunities. After several years, many individual contributors may find themselves reaching a career plateau with few clear paths for progression. If career growth, promotion opportunities, and compensation advancement are important priorities, it may be worth evaluating other opportunities once you’ve gained experience here

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