Okta Software Engineer interview experience

The conversation itself felt grounded and serious, and afterward the impression was that the interviewer was satisfied with how I performed.

After that round, the process seemed to point toward higher-level leveling signals, and I remember noticing that the recruiter’s communication suggested the role was being interpreted at a different level than what I had in mind. I left the early stage feeling encouraged by the manager’s reaction, but also aware that the final direction wasn’t fully settled yet. I didn’t end up with a clear close immediately, which left me in that tense waiting space