Process
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks.
The interview process consisted of four stages:
- An initial recruitment call
- A home assignment with a 48-hour timeframe, which is on the higher end
- A technical interview based on the assignment
- A final system design and general fit interview
Communication throughout the process was very prompt, and I usually received feedback within one to two days. Overall, the entire process took about six weeks.
Questions
There were a lot of technical and open-ended questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Kraken Software Developer role.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Software Developer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive86%
Neutral14%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Kraken's Software Developer interview process.
Kraken Work Experiences
4.0
Stimulating and challenging, but heavy on red tape
Software Developer • Former Employee
October 27, 2026
Pros: 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.
1.0
Toxic, Ruthless, Hellscape
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Calgary, AB
April 16, 2026
Pros: The pay is good, but it is dwindling.
Cons: Toxic management, no feedback, instant layoffs, constant reorgs, sociopathic CEO and minions, no backbone, no trust in employees, if you want to emote "lfg" to Slack manifestos that you have to write AI skills to replace yourself then go for it. Soulless corporate bs nonstop, daily death march to do more.
5.0
Strong Team and Appreciates Engineering
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
May 15, 2021
Pros: - Exciting space - Generous, competitive compensation - Remote work is a bonus
Cons: - Uncertainty with IPO next year
- General crypto market is still volatile
- 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.
- 1.0Toxic, Ruthless, HellscapeSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeCalgary, ABApril 16, 2026Pros: The pay is good, but it is dwindling.Cons: Toxic management, no feedback, instant layoffs, constant reorgs, sociopathic CEO and minions, no backbone, no trust in employees, if you want to emote "lfg" to Slack manifestos that you have to write AI skills to replace yourself then go for it. Soulless corporate bs nonstop, daily death march to do more.
- 5.0Strong Team and Appreciates EngineeringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYMay 15, 2021Pros: - Exciting space - Generous, competitive compensation - Remote work is a bonusCons: - Uncertainty with IPO next year - General crypto market is still volatile
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