Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
June 13, 2025
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Terrible experience. It was only 15 minutes, and they didn’t ask anything else after that. There were no technical questions nor questions around whether I’m the right fit or not. The interview was highly unusual.
Questions
What is your best day ever?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Kraken Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Kraken's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral0%
Negative75%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Kraken's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Kraken Work Experiences
1.0
Cultish
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
May 21, 2025
Pros: There is an opportunity of training in crypto investments.
Cons: This is a cultish culture, where senior managers are worshipped as god-like figures.
4.0
Remote
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 15, 2020
Pros: The standard workload for a remote worker.
Cons: I do not really have any cons right now
5.0
Flexible, engaging work with strong rewards and a great culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
September 25, 2026
Pros: I genuinely enjoy working here. There are plenty of opportunities to develop and grow, and new, interesting work keeps the role engaging. The role is flexible and remote, with regular retreats and work sessions that give us opportunities to connect with colleagues in person. The culture is great, there are lots of learning sessions, and we have access to the latest tools to help us work efficiently.
Cons: The work can be demanding at times, but hard work is rewarded with strong compensation and the potential for additional bonuses for top performers.
- 1.0CultishSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAMay 21, 2025Pros: There is an opportunity of training in crypto investments.Cons: This is a cultish culture, where senior managers are worshipped as god-like figures.
- 4.0RemoteSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 15, 2020Pros: The standard workload for a remote worker.Cons: I do not really have any cons right now
- 5.0Flexible, engaging work with strong rewards and a great cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandSeptember 25, 2026Pros: I genuinely enjoy working here. There are plenty of opportunities to develop and grow, and new, interesting work keeps the role engaging. The role is flexible and remote, with regular retreats and work sessions that give us opportunities to connect with colleagues in person. The culture is great, there are lots of learning sessions, and we have access to the latest tools to help us work efficiently.Cons: The work can be demanding at times, but hard work is rewarded with strong compensation and the potential for additional bonuses for top performers.
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