Junior C++ Developer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Hackerrank: ~15 multiple choice + 3 coding in 90 minutes.
1st round: 45-minute video call interview. Technical (coding in C++). 1 question with few follow-up discussions. Make sure to understand C++ syntax, since the question focuses more on the understanding of C++ syntax instead of Algorithm/Data Structure types.
Questions
Implement a string class. Make sure to memorize C++ classes and every type of method within them.
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Akuna Capital Work Experiences
- 5.0Smart colleagues, tight development plansJunior C++ Developer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 5, 2023Pros: Most colleagues were smart and working hard. The company was doing well and made money.Cons: As a new grad with basically zero knowledge in finance or trading, depending on the team, there could be little to zero help from your colleagues.
- 1.0Low-quality leadershipSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaOctober 24, 2025Pros: None that I can think ofCons: Poor management performance. Low bonus percentage. Low morale due to sudden redundancies. Can't recommend this place.
- 4.0Great work-life balance for HFT, but sudden redundanciesJunior Developer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 24, 2025Pros: - Friendly and smart colleagues - Challenging problems to solve - Great work-life balance for HFT - Great managers (at least in my team)Cons: - Sudden redundancies - Not the highest paying HFT
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