Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I applied in-person. The process took over a week.
I met one of their PMs for coffee. He seemed smug, and he pitched me to use Kraken, which was weird. I only interacted with that one person, but it was a really bad first impression. I stopped pursuing the company, and they didn't contact me again. I wound up getting hired somewhere else at $160k plus upside. Kraken was offering $70k-$150k plus upside.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Kraken's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Kraken Work Experiences
- 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.
- 3.0Well paying but bad managementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBudapestJanuary 30, 2025Pros: 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
