Process
Mostly a three-stage process. It basically starts with screening, then a coding interview, and finally an onsite. Once you get your foot in the door and secure a screening, all you need to do is show your skill and knowledge in the rest of the interviews. I think the biggest challenge is getting your foot in the door.
Overall, it's very stress-free and straightforward.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Okta Software Engineer In Test role in United States.
Success Rate
Okta's interview process for their Software Engineer In Test roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Okta's Software Engineer In Test interview process in United States.
Okta Work Experiences
- 5.0Caring Team, Hard TransitionsSoftware Engineer In Test • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2022Pros: The team that you are placed on really cares about you and the work that they do.Cons: Moving between divisions can be a bit hard.
- 3.0Best product on the market, running on a monolithStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 3, 2023Pros: Remote-friendly, good engineering culture, above-average compensation.Cons: Monolithic codebase leads to a slow pace of development.
- 4.0Great product. The organization is run by engineers, not managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesApril 14, 2022Pros: Ownership of cool problems. Okta operates at a massive scale. Very collaborative engineering environment. Okta tries to stay out of your way, enabling you to get work done. Todd McKinnon (CEO) is an amazing leader. I wish I could say the same about the rest of middle management.Cons: Management is very political. In 2 years at Okta, I've had 4 Engineering Managers. With that sort of turnover, it's tough for managers to really dig their teeth in. It can feel like engineers are running the show (beyond what is typically expected of their role).
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