Kraken Software Engineer interview experience

I began with an initial screening where the recruiter was exceptionally kind and helpful about what to prepare for the technical test.

Next, I had an interview with two engineers, and the questions were very open-ended. That meant I had to manage my own focus and pacing, highlighting strengths without rambling when there wasn’t much structure. I appreciated that the interviews were usually around an hour, because it gave me enough time to express myself clearly.

The technical test included a three-hour take-home task, and I put in a lot of time learning Python and Django to get it done. It