Process
It seems impossible to even get noticed by the recruiters or HR in the first place. It would be nice if they wouldn't just reject you based on past work experience, which is hard to measure and can be lied about, and resume, but instead select based on verifiable data.
For engineering jobs, they could offer a challenge, ideally something close to the actual job. For other roles, they could do assessments to measure specific skills. For any role, they should test if the candidate is a good culture fit, as skills can be trained, but culture is a much more innate value. Now potentially great employees are being completely ignored and not even given a chance.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Kraken Backend Developer role.
Success Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Backend Developer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Kraken's Backend Developer interview process.
Kraken Work Experiences
- 4.0Stimulating and challenging, but heavy on red tapeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOctober 27, 2026Pros: You're constantly challenged. It's a stimulating environment where you keep learning.Cons: It can get pretty heavy. There's a lot of red tape, and it's hard to get things merged. Restructurings and layoffs happen often, so you never know when your turn will come.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAOctober 4, 2020Pros: The work involves cutting edge technology and challenging problems.Cons: There is too much stuff to learn.
- 5.0çQA Analyst • Current EmployeeSanta Rosa, LagunaAugust 2, 2024Pros: Kraken is one of the best companies to work in. They value their people and most of all we value our culture. We have a yearly company retreat and we are always treated fairly and with respect. I highly recommend working in our company.Cons: I was hired and still currently work as a Consultant and would love if there is an option to be converted to an employee instead of consultant.
