Beware the hype - Sales Okta Employee Review

2.0
26 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best of breed technology. Once customers fully adopt Okta, they don't know how they lived without it. High-energy atmosphere in Corporate. Teamwork is paramount and key component of culture Yearly customer event is a blast

Cons

Don't believe everything they tell you in the interview process. This isn't a need to have for most IT Security teams yet so be prepared for long sales cycles. Okta is a one-trick pony for SSO and Microsoft is hot on their heels to knock them out. Agree with what one reviewer stated about the CRO, he overdoes the Navy SEAL rhetoric and doesn't inspire. Don't think he was even in the military. Produce or you're out. You'll be on a short leash here. Middle management equals micro management. Because company is growing so fast, managers promoted because they've been there a while and not necessarily because they have the skills to manage. Hiring faster than any company I've ever worked for, which raises a red flag. Not sure growth can continue at this pace. If company hits a bump, wouldn't be surprised of layoffs are the result.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic team and work life balance

Cons

No contract renewal due to budget constraints

2.0
29 Jun 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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