Process
Recruiter phone screen.
One of the worst recruiters ever.
Looking at my resume, they asked me why I moved from all my previous jobs. I did explain, but they asked for a written explanation in an email. Seriously?
I have never seen or heard of any recruiter asking for a written explanation. Please do yourself a favor by not applying here.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Okta Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
Okta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral38%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Okta's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Okta Work Experiences
1.0
Depressing place for engineers
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 15, 2015
Pros: Pre-IPO and might go public next year, getting lots of customers, free lunch, work from home Thursdays, convenient location.
Cons: Work culture is bad. If you suck up to the senior management, you rule the place. Engineers are treated like slaves by the management and by the PMs.
5.0
Great Culture, Salary, Timezone
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 17, 2025
Pros: Good culture and a competitive salary.
Cons: The timezone difference makes it a bit difficult to manage work-life balance.
1.0
Too much politics and constant torture of layoffs
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
February 4, 2023
Pros: Paid well in the past. Now lowballing employees.
Cons: Cancelled bonuses and promotions.
Constantly torturing with layoffs all around.
No clear vision.
Too much politics.
Understaffed teams.
- 1.0Depressing place for engineersSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 15, 2015Pros: Pre-IPO and might go public next year, getting lots of customers, free lunch, work from home Thursdays, convenient location.Cons: Work culture is bad. If you suck up to the senior management, you rule the place. Engineers are treated like slaves by the management and by the PMs.
- 5.0Great Culture, Salary, TimezoneSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 17, 2025Pros: Good culture and a competitive salary.Cons: The timezone difference makes it a bit difficult to manage work-life balance.
- 1.0Too much politics and constant torture of layoffsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeEdmonton, Alberta, CanadaFebruary 4, 2023Pros: Paid well in the past. Now lowballing employees.Cons: Cancelled bonuses and promotions. Constantly torturing with layoffs all around. No clear vision. Too much politics. Understaffed teams.
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