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Okta Software Engineer Interview Experience

Okta · Mid level

ResultRejected
Timespan3 weeks
DifficultyDifficult
Rounds5

Interview process

The process was lengthy but the recruiter was in constant touch and providing information on what to do and how to prepare. The interviewers were good and polite

Interview rounds · 5

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    1. Q1. Have you used any Okta's products?
  2. 2

    Phone screen

    1. Q1. How do you use AI in your work?
  3. 3

    Technical round

    1. Q1. Explain how rate limiter works.
  4. 4

    Take-home assignment

    1. Q1. Design a rate limiter.
  5. 5

    Final / onsite round

    1. Q1. A system design problem aimed at resolving the friction between ease of login and protection.

Tips from the candidate

Focus more on System Design rather than Leet code, it is more practical type interview. Expect the interview to be more practical rather than coding

Company culture

Overall, the experince was good and I got to learn what to expect in a panel type interview and how to work with PM, EM and Staff Engineers together

Details

CompanyOkta
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelMid level
LocationCanada
InterviewedSep 2026
Questions asked5