Kraken reviews

Difficult to get promoted, expectations to get to Senior level are too high - the existing Seniors don't do half of those that are expected from someone trying to get promoted. The salary ranges are not published, so there is a big discrepancy in people's pay for similar jobs, and it's difficult to get a decent raise once you realise you are underpaid. There are engineers doing worse job yet paid higher than others, just because they are more "visible". There is no HR.. if someone has an issue with their manager, there is no one to handle it.

• 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.