Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
November 20, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through another source. The process took 1 week.
There were two parts of my interview. There may have been more, but I didn't get to those rounds.
- The first was a behavioral interview where I was asked questions about my past experience and opinions on crypto.
- The second was a take-home test that I submitted to the recruiter.
Questions
If you had 100k to invest, how many bonds or BTC would you buy?
What is the value of Bitcoin?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Kraken Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Kraken's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Kraken Work Experiences
5.0
A nice place to be if you wanna grow and move fast
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bucharest, Bucuresti
February 24, 2026
Pros: Nice people, interesting projects, lots of ownership. Very good compensation.
Cons: Priority shifting, constant reorgs every ~6 months.
Things are moving really fast, so you have to be ok with this.
5.0
nice
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 14, 2026
Pros: - great compensation for people who have been here for a while
- motivating culture
- great domain
- innovation, new tools
- full remote work
- offsites
Cons: - geo based compensation recently - might not fit for everyone since you have to learn how to manage full remote work and availability without affecting your private life
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
- 5.0A nice place to be if you wanna grow and move fastSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBucharest, BucurestiFebruary 24, 2026Pros: Nice people, interesting projects, lots of ownership. Very good compensation.Cons: Priority shifting, constant reorgs every ~6 months. Things are moving really fast, so you have to be ok with this.
- 5.0niceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 14, 2026Pros: - great compensation for people who have been here for a while - motivating culture - great domain - innovation, new tools - full remote work - offsitesCons: - geo based compensation recently - might not fit for everyone since you have to learn how to manage full remote work and availability without affecting your private life
- 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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