Would not recommend my worst enemy work here - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There were a lot of red flags during the recruitment process, including the unprofessionalism of the recruiter. She seemed inexperienced. I knew someone that was also interviewing for an engineering role at the same time I was and the recruiter never followed up with him. I felt bad but I accepted my job offer despite this. Overall this was not a good work experience. It's disorganized with lack of direction and communication from senior leaders. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and would throw another coworker under the bus if it benefited them in someway. I didn't last long in this environment as I prefer working collaboratively with no toxic politics.

Cons

Listed above. I'd avoid working here unless it's just for a short time while you find a better role elsewhere.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

Well-structured and highly organized. Lots of learning and growth opportunities, autonomy and ownership. Companywide AI trainings and certification. Great people

Cons

Two-year limit on contractors and not a lot of headcount to convert contractors to FTE

1.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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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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