Beware the hype - Sales Okta Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2016
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Best of breed technology. Once customers fully adopt Okta, they don't know how they lived without it. High-energy atmosphere in Corporate. Teamwork is paramount and key component of culture Yearly customer event is a blast

Cons

Don't believe everything they tell you in the interview process. This isn't a need to have for most IT Security teams yet so be prepared for long sales cycles. Okta is a one-trick pony for SSO and Microsoft is hot on their heels to knock them out. Agree with what one reviewer stated about the CRO, he overdoes the Navy SEAL rhetoric and doesn't inspire. Don't think he was even in the military. Produce or you're out. You'll be on a short leash here. Middle management equals micro management. Because company is growing so fast, managers promoted because they've been there a while and not necessarily because they have the skills to manage. Hiring faster than any company I've ever worked for, which raises a red flag. Not sure growth can continue at this pace. If company hits a bump, wouldn't be surprised of layoffs are the result.

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5.0
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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

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1.0
Jun 4, 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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