Beginning to think Okta is too tolerant of bad managers, employees, and culture - Technical Support Engineer Okta Employee Review

3.0
15 Feb 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The product is obviously industry leading. The office has many perks and smiling faces, and many of the senior execs I've met are incredibly down to earth and good-humored.

Cons

Okta tends to throw ill-conceived surveys at you in an attempt to figure out how they can help improve your job, then they misinterpret the results by concocting an almost insulting solution. In our team, I have seen external hires start at a higher salary and job title than people with long tenure, for no explicable reason -- these folks often struggle with onboarding and lean heavily upon their lower ranked/salaried peers for several months. I have observed this not being so great for morale, and rumors run amok that there is cronyism and nepotism from various managers. There is evident supporting this should leadership choose to look.

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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
CEO approval
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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