Best company I've worked for - Sales Engineer Okta Employee Review

5.0
12 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great technology, Leader in the space, best talent in the industry, employees are not just numbers, you decide your own level of involvement and success. I'll start by saying that if you're of the mind set of, "this task is not my responsibility" or "I'm going to do the bare minimum and fly under the radar" you're not going to fit in. You'd be working with individuals and teams that are highly self motivated and with a tenacious need to be successful by making the customer successful. I'm also glad to share that this success is very much recognized and rewarded at OKTA unlike the places I've worked for in the past. You get out what you put in, and my only regret is that I didn't come here sooner. If you are already successful, a team player with great work ethics, curious and eager to learn, self motivated with a do what it takes attitude, and care about making customers successful then this is the place for you.

Cons

We are always hiring people and finding the proper talent can be tricky. People are rarely their true selves during interviews, and as a result, we sometimes misjudge and hire folks of the wrong caliber who then write bad reviews on Glassdoor.

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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

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1.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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