I applied through a recruiter. The process took six weeks.
Interviews focused on practical knowledge, critical thinking, and systems design. The recruiters were very helpful, and the process was clearly communicated from the start.
They asked me to explain my choice of SPSC queue, and go into more details on alternatives and where it fits vs something else.
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Kraken Senior Software Engineer role.
Kraken's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Kraken's Senior Software Engineer interview process.