Process
Call with recruiter. HackerRank take-home exercise (72 hours valid).
ABSOLUTE WASTE OF TIME.
Rejected even after all 27 test cases passed. Looks like a mediocre company that only needs "mediocres".
Questions
Implement the Order Matching Engine
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 63 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive35%
Neutral35%
Negative30%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Akuna Capital's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
2.0
Okay, I guess
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
January 8, 2024
Pros: Smart colleagues, fun environment with a startup feel.
Cons: Inexperienced senior management and decision makers.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
April 6, 2025
Pros: The company is doing well. We are working with some top-notch people, and the work is having a direct impact.
Cons: Not a 9-5 environment. Small teams and market hours can create pressure.
5.0
Positive culture among really smart people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney
August 24, 2026
Pros: There was a great office, a nice culture, and a barista.
Cons: There was technical debt from a trading engine rewrite that went horribly wrong. It is good to be back on course now, though.
- 2.0Okay, I guessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJanuary 8, 2024Pros: Smart colleagues, fun environment with a startup feel.Cons: Inexperienced senior management and decision makers.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 6, 2025Pros: The company is doing well. We are working with some top-notch people, and the work is having a direct impact.Cons: Not a 9-5 environment. Small teams and market hours can create pressure.
- 5.0Positive culture among really smart peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydneyAugust 24, 2026Pros: There was a great office, a nice culture, and a barista.Cons: There was technical debt from a trading engine rewrite that went horribly wrong. It is good to be back on course now, though.
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