Junior C++ Developer Interview Experience - United States
March 12, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a coding challenge online by HackerRank, sent to me almost 5 months after my initial application.
It was timed at 90 minutes and included some easy multiple-choice questions and some LeetCode-like questions.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Junior C++ Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Junior C++ Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral57%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Akuna Capital's Junior C++ Developer interview process in United States.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
5.0
Smart colleagues, tight development plans
Junior C++ Developer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 5, 2023
Pros: 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.
1.0
Low-quality leadership
Software Developer • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
October 24, 2025
Pros: None that I can think of
Cons: Poor management performance.
Low bonus percentage.
Low morale due to sudden redundancies.
Can't recommend this place.
4.0
Great work-life balance for HFT, but sudden redundancies
Junior Developer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 24, 2025
Pros: - 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
- 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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