Process
First, a code challenge, which is pretty easy.
Then, HR got back to me after two to three weeks for a phone interview.
The phone interview consisted of mostly basic algorithm questions.
I heard back the next day for a three-hour video conference, which consisted of four meetings with engineers.
Questions
Past project.
Design a CSV parser that writes to a database.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Okta Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Okta's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral25%
Negative30%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Okta's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Okta Work Experiences
5.0
Great People, Interesting Work
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 12, 2021
Pros: Great people to work with.
Work was interesting and helped to develop/apply skills.
Growth opportunities to keep learning.
Cons: Don't have much to say here. It was a great summer.
5.0
Best Company, Great Perks!
Site Reliability Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 20, 2022
Pros: One of the best companies I have worked for.
Great perks.
RSUs are fantastic.
Managers listen and work actively to help you succeed.
Raises aren’t a question if you perform.
Great work-life balance (there is a lot of work), but you aren’t held to the fire daily.
Cons: Depending on your team, this can be a lot of work.
4.0
Great product. The organization is run by engineers, not management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
April 14, 2022
Pros: 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).
- 5.0Great People, Interesting WorkSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMarch 12, 2021Pros: Great people to work with. Work was interesting and helped to develop/apply skills. Growth opportunities to keep learning.Cons: Don't have much to say here. It was a great summer.
- 5.0Best Company, Great Perks!Site Reliability Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 20, 2022Pros: One of the best companies I have worked for. Great perks. RSUs are fantastic. Managers listen and work actively to help you succeed. Raises aren’t a question if you perform. Great work-life balance (there is a lot of work), but you aren’t held to the fire daily.Cons: Depending on your team, this can be a lot of work.
- 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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