Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
September 9, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took one week.
I applied online and soon after had a 30-minute video chat scheduled for a few days later. Unfortunately, the recruiter never showed up to the meeting and gave no notice of absence or follow-up.
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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
4.0
Laid off in 2022
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
March 14, 2023
Pros: There is lots of freedom and unlimited PTO.
Cons: Flat hierarchy Poor management decision making
5.0
Great (security first) culture, authentic management, remote work with lots of freedom
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
May 17, 2019
Pros: Interesting engineering challenges + the resources needed to address and tackle them properly, very open culture throughout the company, smart & passionate people with very diverse backgrounds, skill sets and opinions; engineers are being truly valued here
Cons: Pretty much the dream job for me, a family dad
3.0
Well paying but bad management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Budapest
January 30, 2025
Pros: It is using the latest technology.
Cons: Layoffs can happen almost anytime.
- 4.0Laid off in 2022Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMarch 14, 2023Pros: There is lots of freedom and unlimited PTO.Cons: Flat hierarchy Poor management decision making
- 5.0Great (security first) culture, authentic management, remote work with lots of freedomSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMay 17, 2019Pros: Interesting engineering challenges + the resources needed to address and tackle them properly, very open culture throughout the company, smart & passionate people with very diverse backgrounds, skill sets and opinions; engineers are being truly valued hereCons: Pretty much the dream job for me, a family dad
- 3.0Well paying but bad managementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBudapestJanuary 30, 2025Pros: It is using the latest technology.Cons: Layoffs can happen almost anytime.
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