Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks.
I had a similar experience to some of the other reviews here. I had an initial chat with a recruiter. A few days later, they told me I would move on to the next step of the process and even sent me an overview of what to expect, which was nice. But then I got a form letter rejection without any explanation, even before the process started. It was very weird.
Questions
The process was just about my experience and background for the typical HR screen.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Kraken Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral14%
Negative40%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Kraken's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Kraken Work Experiences
5.0
A great place to work!
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Elyria, OH
May 16, 2023
Pros: It is a great opportunity to work with an extremely competent team.
The company has a remote work first culture. It offers great compensation.
Cons: Working alone and only having remote contact with colleagues can sometimes be challenging.
5.0
There's a Reason That They've Been Around Since 2011. A Responsible, Mission-Focused Exchange in a Speculative Market
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 31, 2023
Pros: Focused on financial stability security, and efficiency. Performant, secure tech stack (Rust, React Typescript). Good compensation and benefits. Truly remote-first, decentralized organization. Work anywhere in the world. Mission is part of culture. Lots of culture for a remote-first company.
Cons: There is sometimes low visibility for employee contributions when working toward advancement.
There are not many opportunities for in-person collaboration with colleagues.
1.0
Join Kraken if you want to destroy your mental health
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
May 25, 2021
Pros: There are no pros compared with most fast-pacing startups that use cutting-edge technologies.
Cons: - Extremely high pressure.
- Forced to do overwork.
- Unfriendly environment plenty of egocentric people.
- Lack of learning and challenges.
- Nasty managers that don't give you feedback.
- Deadlines, rush, un-agile framework.
- No chances to progress in the company.
- Lower salaries than the market average.
That's why Kraken has that insane rotation. People get crazy with mental health issues.
- 5.0A great place to work!Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeElyria, OHMay 16, 2023Pros: It is a great opportunity to work with an extremely competent team. The company has a remote work first culture. It offers great compensation.Cons: Working alone and only having remote contact with colleagues can sometimes be challenging.
- 5.0There's a Reason That They've Been Around Since 2011. A Responsible, Mission-Focused Exchange in a Speculative MarketSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 31, 2023Pros: Focused on financial stability security, and efficiency. Performant, secure tech stack (Rust, React Typescript). Good compensation and benefits. Truly remote-first, decentralized organization. Work anywhere in the world. Mission is part of culture. Lots of culture for a remote-first company.Cons: There is sometimes low visibility for employee contributions when working toward advancement. There are not many opportunities for in-person collaboration with colleagues.
- 1.0Join Kraken if you want to destroy your mental healthSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMay 25, 2021Pros: There are no pros compared with most fast-pacing startups that use cutting-edge technologies.Cons: - Extremely high pressure. - Forced to do overwork. - Unfriendly environment plenty of egocentric people. - Lack of learning and challenges. - Nasty managers that don't give you feedback. - Deadlines, rush, un-agile framework. - No chances to progress in the company. - Lower salaries than the market average. That's why Kraken has that insane rotation. People get crazy with mental health issues.
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