Good company, but people are worked too hard. - Mysql Database Administrator Okta Employee Review

3.0
Oct 10, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Okta is doing great things. They have very smart people on staff and are mostly friendly. Benefits are good as well. If you got in early, stock options are quite valuable.

Cons

The team that I was on was severely understaffed (less than half of what was needed). It was not uncommon to work extremely long hours to get things done, even with other projects and tasks slipping because there was simply not enough bandwidth. There was an open headcount, but one person on the team was moved to another team and the headcount was suspended due to budget issues. Remote employees are often treated as second class. There were numerous times I was on a scheduled meeting but the organizer never dialed in. Equity regrants were minuscule compared to initial offer.

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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

No contract renewal due to budget constraints

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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