Unwilling to help, no matter how much you ask. - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

2.0
28 Jun 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Decent Salary, good opportunities at first but these quickly become fewer and fewer as you go. They feed you.

Cons

Forget work life balance, as well as being able to balance your workload in any other way. Expectations are not laid out and communicated clearly by management and are therefore unreachable by anything other than sheer accident. Annual reviews are based on 2 month periods. Assistance is never given regardless of how many times it's asked for, in fact asking for help can be detrimental to your work experience. Lack of communication and ownership means senior staff are often having to work multiple positions. Promotions are cosmetic and the job never, ever changes - they just add more stuff on until you leave.

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5.0
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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
4 Jun 2026
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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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