Okta Software Engineer interview: smooth recruiter screen and abrupt rejection

Okta·Software Engineer·Reported Jul 2026
HR ScreenRejectedMedium

The recruiter screening felt as though it was going fairly well, but I received an automated rejection shortly afterward with almost no detail. The questions I remember were basic: tell me about yourself, why I wanted to work there, and why I was considering other roles.

The process ended so quickly that I did not feel there had been much evaluation beyond that first conversation. Since the screen itself felt smooth, the lack of follow-up made the rejection feel abrupt and under-explained. I was left wondering what, if anything, I was meant to improve.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Overall feedback: negative. Offer status: no offer.

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Interview at a glance

Company
Okta
Role
Software Engineer
Rounds
HR Screen
Outcome
Rejected
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Reported Jul 2026

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