Process
First step: remote interview with the HR department.
Second step: interview with the team manager.
Third step: technical challenge for a demonstration of Okta products to clients.
The technical challenge was very simple, even for someone who had no experience with authentication systems.
Questions
How many years have you been a software engineer?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Okta Software Engineer role in Paris, France.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Okta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Paris, France is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Okta's Software Engineer interview process in Paris, France.
Okta Work Experiences
2.0
Becoming toxic over time
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 8, 2024
Pros: It was so far an inclusive place for diverse talents, open and transparent until recently.
Cons: Okta's value is changing recently. Some new managers are not capable enough, micromanaging, promoting politics, creating a toxic culture, and fostering an non-inclusive environment.
5.0
Strong engineering team, many challenges, good product, promising IPO
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 24, 2015
Pros: - Strong engineering team.
- Good product with a lot of market demand.
- Room to have impact on a successful company.
- Opportunity to solve hard problems.
- Good compensation/benefits.
- Still pre-IPO.
- Management that cares about career path for employees, both on a management path or as individual contributors.
Cons: Okta has doubled the engineering team every year for the past three years. As a result, it's sometimes challenging to keep up with the constantly growing and changing team.
5.0
A very good company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 5, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, insurance benefits.
Cons: Nothing. Not at all. Good company.
- 2.0Becoming toxic over timeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2024Pros: It was so far an inclusive place for diverse talents, open and transparent until recently.Cons: Okta's value is changing recently. Some new managers are not capable enough, micromanaging, promoting politics, creating a toxic culture, and fostering an non-inclusive environment.
- 5.0Strong engineering team, many challenges, good product, promising IPOSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 24, 2015Pros: - Strong engineering team. - Good product with a lot of market demand. - Room to have impact on a successful company. - Opportunity to solve hard problems. - Good compensation/benefits. - Still pre-IPO. - Management that cares about career path for employees, both on a management path or as individual contributors.Cons: Okta has doubled the engineering team every year for the past three years. As a result, it's sometimes challenging to keep up with the constantly growing and changing team.
- 5.0A very good companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 5, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, insurance benefits.Cons: Nothing. Not at all. Good company.
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