I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Okta (Los Angeles, CA) in Nov 2017
Interview
Went to an info session, and signed up for a 30 minute behavioral/technical interview. It was a first come first serve basis, so many people were unable to get interviews and the schedule was very packed.
The interviewer was a recent grad, and was really awkward. He would ask me a question but would cut me off after a few seconds to ask another question, leaving you with no time to answer. He then asked me a simple technical question and asked me how I would test the code. Then he asked me a multilayered question that required a strong understanding of OS fundamentals. I gave him a detailed answer but I missed out on one thing, and he said that he was disappointed I didn't understand that concept. He then followed it up by saying he discovered that the issue was becoming more prevalent in this industry, and that I should probably know it if I wanted to get into it.
Overall, I heard really good things about the company, but I was disappointed that the recruiter and the interviewers were awkward and disorganized, and I never ended up hearing back from them.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Okta
Interview
Thorough interview process, took about 30 days. Phone interview with Recruiter, phone interviews with Sales Directors, phone interview with VP. In person presentation for Sales Directors and VP's.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Okta (San Francisco, CA) in Nov 2017
Interview
Initial 30 minute phone screen with recruiter, followed by 45 minute phone interview with hiring manager. The recruiter was very professional and personable. Asked pertinent questions and listened. Hiring manager was also very professional and engaged, albeit not as overtly friendly as the recruiter. Took time to explain the role and organization, and answered questions about objectives and responsibilities clearly and in detail. Everything about the process was handled courteously and professionally. I was not given an offer, which was fine, but I would have liked some feedback on how I could have been a stronger candidate, similar to what I received from Amazon and HBO recruiters, who were extremely constructive in that regard (kudos to them, by the way). Still have a high opinion of Okta and would apply for other positions in future, as they are available.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think are the three most important qualities of a successful technical program manager?