Kraken reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(217 total reviews)

Amir Orad

90% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Kraken has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kraken employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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217 reviews
5.0
May 9, 2025
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Pros

The culture is truly fantastic: open, inclusive, and valuing individual contributions with a refreshing lack of corporate BS. The work-life balance here is legit, with flexible hours and a genuine respect for your time outside of work, fostering trust and preventing burnout. Plus, there are solid growth opportunities and consistently interesting, challenging work to keep you engaged and learning.

Cons

Honestly, pinpointing significant downsides is tough. If pushed, the rapid pace of work can occasionally feel like a lot to juggle, but it's also part of the dynamic and exciting environment here.

5.0
May 9, 2025
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Pros

I've worked in many places that tout good culture and flexibility to in reality they don't live up to it. Kraken is the exception, this is a truly flexible place to work with a culture that lets everyone have a voice. This is a great place to work if you want to work on exciting new products with some great people!

Cons

Due to structure sometimes decisions can be slow, a bit of crossover in some product groups that could be addressed. Benefits are lacking, more versatile benefits around health would be great e.g. dental, cashplan options etc.

1.0
Apr 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

A Lot to Learn Technically, But Severely Lacking in Support and Structure

Cons

• Lack of Onboarding: Despite being part of the backend team, I never received a proper onboarding into the codebase or architecture, which made ramping up extremely difficult. • Poor Managerial Support: I had three different managers during my time, none of whom conducted regular 1:1s or check-ins. This left me feeling directionless and unsupported throughout my probation. • Communication Gaps: Getting answers to questions was often slow — sometimes taking days. This significantly hindered productivity and learning. • High Expectations, Low Enablement: Although I contributed to 30+ PRs and actively engaged with the team, there was no clear guidance or recognition of effort, leading to a frustrating and disheartening experience. • Impact on Well-being: The lack of support, structure, and empathy — especially during a personally challenging time — negatively affected my mental health and confidence.

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Kraken Response
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Hi, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m really sorry to hear that your onboarding experience wasn't what you'd expected. We’re always working to improve the way we support new joiners and your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us do that. If you’d feel comfortable, I’d really appreciate the chance to connect and learn more about your experience directly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again, Emma Beddoes People Operations & Capability Director
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