The best company of my career - Marketing Okta Employee Review

5.0
Jan 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've been a part of many tech companies and startups. I've loved them all (otherwise, why work there), but without a doubt my time at Okta has been the best part of my career. We are building a product that is tremendously impactful to our customers - they love our product and it genuinely makes their companies better - but we're also building a company that will have an impact for a long time to come. The culture at Okta is, in my opinion, what will help us make this impact. We have super talented people, but we do very well as a team because we're transparent, we have integrity, and we all care about the same thing - making our customers successful. I've been at the company since it was just a few dozen people (we're many hundreds strong now), and the growth of the company, and being a part of building it, has been very gratifying. But we're just scratching the surface of what we can do, and that is the one of the best things about Okta - we have much in front of us, and a huge opportunity.

Cons

What we're building is hard - we're critical infrastructure for our customers, and the company we're building is one that intends to win for a long time. That's not a con, necessarily, but it's something to consider. We're not building something flippant; we're building an important company. That takes a lot of dedication and focus. But why wouldn't you want to be part of something important?

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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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