Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I applied directly through Glassdoor and was invited to do an online test on HackerRank. The test consisted of six long coding questions to be completed in three hours.
I completed the test, but not all answers were correct. My understanding is that they don't look at your code; they only rely on an automated check. My advice: don't waste your time doing the test! The questions are much harder than those asked in a Google interview, and here, your code is machine-checked. Therefore, even if your approach is right, you might get nothing.
Questions
Unusual sort: Sort an array A such that: A[0] < A[1] > A[2] < A[3] > A[4] < A[5] ......
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Akuna Capital's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
- 1.0Cliques, Terrible ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 16, 2025Pros: I can't think of any pros to working at Akuna.Cons: Management is terrible, kind of cliquey. If you're "in" then you're fine, but otherwise you're definitely "out".
- 5.0Ok for HFTSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 13, 2023Pros: Snacks, young teams, ownership of work, non-toxic culture despite being an HFT, and great pay.Cons: Longer than tech job hours
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 25, 2025Pros: Flexibility Support Culture Balance Great OfficeCons: Decision making could be slow.
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