Python Developer Interview Experience - United States
October 15, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was an online assessment that included basic Python questions.
There were two more rounds, back-to-back:
- Finding arbitrage for currency exchange
- System design (designing an elevator)
That was all. I got rejected.
Questions
Two rounds back-to-back:
- Find the arbitrage for currency exchange.
- System design (design an elevator).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Python Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Python Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive35%
Neutral30%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Akuna Capital's Python Developer interview process in United States.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
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
5.0
Great people to work with
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 14, 2025
Pros: Akuna encourages continuous learning and personal development. There are opportunities to grow and learn new things.
The people here are very knowledgeable, always open to helping each other, and also care about their work.
The engineering team follows best practices and keeps the tech stack up to date.
Cons: Requires figuring things out on your own at times, which can be challenging but rewarding.
- 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
- 5.0Great people to work withSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 14, 2025Pros: Akuna encourages continuous learning and personal development. There are opportunities to grow and learn new things. The people here are very knowledgeable, always open to helping each other, and also care about their work. The engineering team follows best practices and keeps the tech stack up to date.Cons: Requires figuring things out on your own at times, which can be challenging but rewarding.
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