Process
It was fast, focused on Rust and real problem-solving, with a take-home assignment. I really liked their practical approach. The recruitment screen went fine, and the follow-up technical interview about the homework was a pleasant conversation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the Kraken Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral5%
Negative45%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Kraken's Software Engineer interview process.
Kraken Work Experiences
1.0
Terrible Leadership. Abismal Security Practices
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 22, 2023
Pros: - Remote work.
- Salary is high, but at a high cost for the work-life balance.
Cons: - Terrible leadership. - Abysmal security practices. I am surprised that anyone would keep their money with this company. - Toxic culture. High pressure to work long hours. - Impossible to progress in the company. Leadership continues to be as incompetent as before, while the best employees leave one after the other because they are not given the chance to go up the hierarchy. - Lack of vision for the future.
5.0
Good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Banglor
December 21, 2025
Pros: This is good very about my company.
Cons: Overall it was a good experience in the company.
5.0
Great Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 9, 2024
Pros: positive vibes, revolutionary idea, transparency, freedom, autonomy
Cons: Slow moving, not a lot of opportunity to meet with team members unless you live in the same city.
- 1.0Terrible Leadership. Abismal Security PracticesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 22, 2023Pros: - Remote work. - Salary is high, but at a high cost for the work-life balance.Cons: - Terrible leadership. - Abysmal security practices. I am surprised that anyone would keep their money with this company. - Toxic culture. High pressure to work long hours. - Impossible to progress in the company. Leadership continues to be as incompetent as before, while the best employees leave one after the other because they are not given the chance to go up the hierarchy. - Lack of vision for the future.
- 5.0GoodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBanglorDecember 21, 2025Pros: This is good very about my company.Cons: Overall it was a good experience in the company.
- 5.0Great CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 9, 2024Pros: positive vibes, revolutionary idea, transparency, freedom, autonomyCons: Slow moving, not a lot of opportunity to meet with team members unless you live in the same city.
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