Junior Software Developer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
October 21, 2014
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After applying on Glassdoor, I was asked to complete one coding test, which was really easy, within a week. This was followed by a phone interview covering Operating Systems (what is a stack and heap, what is deadlock and how to prevent or avoid it, what is virtual memory, and so on. I didn't prepare this part and answered poorly), Algorithm, and OOP knowledge. Note that they tested C++ knowledge even though I was using Java.
Questions
Not difficult, but preparation of OS, Algorithm, and OOP knowledge is needed. The signal during the phone interview was really bad; I could not even hear the developer clearly.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Junior Software Developer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Junior Software Developer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral0%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Akuna Capital's Junior Software Developer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
1.0
Low Bar, Toxic Culture
Junior Software Developer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 20, 2023
Pros: Sets the bar so low, you will be able to find happiness in just about anything else in life and find no adversity too difficult to conquer after working here.
Cons: Toxic culture, pervasive incompetence. The only thing larger than employee egos is the headaches you get from working with them.
1.0
Chaotic internal process and no assurance of career stability
Junior Software Developer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
December 27, 2018
Pros: Some smart people, average pay in MKT.
Cons: It is still a start-up company style without structured processes. You will often need to figure out ambiguity. The HR globally is manipulated by the top management team. Cases occur where they extend you an offer and then regret it and withdraw the offer, which is very ridiculous.
4.0
Helpful Team, Pay Too Low
Junior Software Developer • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
March 30, 2023
Pros: Most people are nice to work with and super helpful. However, it's a bit of a gamble, as your environment/WLB will largely depend on which team you land on.
Slightly better WLB than similar trading firms.
There is a healthy obsession with QoL features, such as build, which is nice for devs.
Cons: * Relatively low pay compared to other firms.
* Some code is poorly written (especially in older software), which can lead to a bad time if you have to work with it.
* High attrition, both by choice and by force (there was a recent mass layoff with zero warning).
* Little to no documentation and a lack of focus on it. Also, nobody really cares much about testing. Combined with high attrition, this makes for an inefficient work environment.
* A relatively high proportion of devs are expected to support traders.
- 1.0Low Bar, Toxic CultureJunior Software Developer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 20, 2023Pros: Sets the bar so low, you will be able to find happiness in just about anything else in life and find no adversity too difficult to conquer after working here.Cons: Toxic culture, pervasive incompetence. The only thing larger than employee egos is the headaches you get from working with them.
- 1.0Chaotic internal process and no assurance of career stabilityJunior Software Developer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 27, 2018Pros: Some smart people, average pay in MKT.Cons: It is still a start-up company style without structured processes. You will often need to figure out ambiguity. The HR globally is manipulated by the top management team. Cases occur where they extend you an offer and then regret it and withdraw the offer, which is very ridiculous.
- 4.0Helpful Team, Pay Too LowJunior Software Developer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaMarch 30, 2023Pros: Most people are nice to work with and super helpful. However, it's a bit of a gamble, as your environment/WLB will largely depend on which team you land on. Slightly better WLB than similar trading firms. There is a healthy obsession with QoL features, such as build, which is nice for devs.Cons: * Relatively low pay compared to other firms. * Some code is poorly written (especially in older software), which can lead to a bad time if you have to work with it. * High attrition, both by choice and by force (there was a recent mass layoff with zero warning). * Little to no documentation and a lack of focus on it. Also, nobody really cares much about testing. Combined with high attrition, this makes for an inefficient work environment. * A relatively high proportion of devs are expected to support traders.
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