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What to expect in the Okta - Engineering - Remote interview process
## Okta Software Engineer Interview Guide & Process
Okta is the enterprise standard for identity and access management. Security, reliability, and enterprise-scale architecture are at the core of their engineering.
### 1. Recruiter Call (30 mins)
Logistics, background, and interest in identity/security.
### 2. Technical Screen (1 hour)
Usually a standard data structures and algorithms interview via CoderPad. Java and Go are common, but you can usually use your preferred language.
### 3. Virtual Onsite (4 hours)
- **Object-Oriented Design:** Designing a set of classes for a specific use case (e.g., a rate limiter or an authentication flow).
- **System Design:** Designing highly available, multi-tenant enterprise systems.
- **Coding:** Another algorithmic or practical coding round.
- **Hiring Manager:** Behavioral questions and career trajectory.
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