Process
I applied online for around 3 job roles.
Within a week, I received the HackerRank coding challenge for all three.
I found similar approach questions online, modified and submitted them, even though I was rejected.
Questions
Packing melon
Parsing Words
Enigma - The Cipher Machine
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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
1.0
Cliques, Terrible Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 16, 2025
Pros: 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".
5.0
Great learning, fast-paced engineering culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 13, 2025
Pros: Collaborative teammates and helpful mentorship
Cons: Limited career path for interns
1.0
Beware, read the reviews first
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
June 6, 2023
Pros: Most people are nice and helpful.
Salary is fairly competitive for the industry.
In-house barista.
Cons: Lack of mentoring. No support whatsoever for professional development or learning. Little focus on addressing technical debt. Poor decision making from management. Poor planning and delivery of projects, especially across teams.
The previous negative reviews are accurate.
- 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".
- 5.0Great learning, fast-paced engineering cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 13, 2025Pros: Collaborative teammates and helpful mentorshipCons: Limited career path for interns
- 1.0Beware, read the reviews firstSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaJune 6, 2023Pros: Most people are nice and helpful. Salary is fairly competitive for the industry. In-house barista.Cons: Lack of mentoring. No support whatsoever for professional development or learning. Little focus on addressing technical debt. Poor decision making from management. Poor planning and delivery of projects, especially across teams. The previous negative reviews are accurate.
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