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Good place to be a Jr. Dev!

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Akuna Capital for less than 1 year
March 3, 2021
Chicago, Illinois
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive Outlook
Pros
  • Pretty good work/life balance for the industry. There is too much work, but it's generally acceptable to push the work instead of increasing hours. Vacation is respected.
  • Jr. devs learn quickly.
  • Business seems good.
Cons
  • Deep-seated structural issues.
  • Most teams are overloaded.
  • Everyone is so overloaded it seems teams/people turn against each other at times, leading to a generally toxic environment.
  • Management undervalues opinions from outside hires.
  • Promotions are based on tenure, relationships, and continuity with the "Akuna" way.
  • Management decisions are usually reactive and short-sighted.
  • Politics galore.
Advice to Management

Get creative, get involved.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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