Good company, but people are worked too hard. - Mysql Database Administrator Okta Employee Review

3.0
Oct 10, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Okta is doing great things. They have very smart people on staff and are mostly friendly. Benefits are good as well. If you got in early, stock options are quite valuable.

Cons

The team that I was on was severely understaffed (less than half of what was needed). It was not uncommon to work extremely long hours to get things done, even with other projects and tasks slipping because there was simply not enough bandwidth. There was an open headcount, but one person on the team was moved to another team and the headcount was suspended due to budget issues. Remote employees are often treated as second class. There were numerous times I was on a scheduled meeting but the organizer never dialed in. Equity regrants were minuscule compared to initial offer.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

No contract renewal due to budget constraints

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits. Fantastic product. Company is scaling (or at least trying to).

Cons

Management and company culture has grown toxic. Extremely political and dramatic. Specifically in sales, marketing, and the C-Suite. I wouldn’t recommend joining okta unless you are some type of director or above and also remote. SF just RTO’d and it’s been miserable.

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