Process
I applied and received a HackerRank challenge within 2-3 days. They gave me two weeks to complete a single Python coding challenge.
The challenge itself was a bit dense and took quite some time to understand.
Questions
Code a tracker for stock management in Python.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Akuna Capital Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Akuna Capital's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Akuna Capital's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Akuna Capital Work Experiences
5.0
Ok for HFT
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
April 13, 2023
Pros: Snacks, young teams, ownership of work, non-toxic culture despite being an HFT, and great pay.
Cons: Longer than tech job hours
5.0
Some bumps, but overall great
Software Developer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
May 1, 2025
Pros: Great office location, really good colleagues. I felt like I was working with some really clever and innovative people.
Good challenges and lots of opportunity to solve complex problems.
Work From Home arrangements were fair and reasonable.
Cons: Recently gone through a few leadership changes. Some colleagues felt unsettled as a result. Arbitrary quarterly deadlines for software rollouts and engineering fixes created unnecessary pressure when trying to solve complex problems.
5.0
Smart Team, Legacy Code
Software Developer • Former Employee
October 11, 2021
Pros: - Working with smart people
- Pretty good pay
Cons: - Some parts are legacy.
- Complex, overengineered codebase.
- 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
- 5.0Some bumps, but overall greatSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMay 1, 2025Pros: Great office location, really good colleagues. I felt like I was working with some really clever and innovative people. Good challenges and lots of opportunity to solve complex problems. Work From Home arrangements were fair and reasonable.Cons: Recently gone through a few leadership changes. Some colleagues felt unsettled as a result. Arbitrary quarterly deadlines for software rollouts and engineering fixes created unnecessary pressure when trying to solve complex problems.
- 5.0Smart Team, Legacy CodeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOctober 11, 2021Pros: - Working with smart people - Pretty good payCons: - Some parts are legacy. - Complex, overengineered codebase.
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