Getting a job at Gemini/Kraken

May 26, 2021 10 Comments

Hey Blind, I'm thinking about switching into the crypto space and thought Gemini/Kraken would be a good place to start. I figured they're relatively big cryto companies that can provide me with a lot of mentorship while still being close to an IPO so I can potentially get some upside from that.

Does anyone know anything about their pay and wlb, or what their interviews are like (are they leetcode style Qs)? Thanks!

TC: ~290k (including bonus, with FB@$328/share)
YOE: 2

#engineering #software #swe #crypto

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    pAWt67

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    pAWt67
    At Kraken wlb can be great for many teams. As a dev, i doubt they would be able to match your TC although it can be hard to value options. What's your current base pay? I can give you an idea to how it compares.
    May 26, 2021 7
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      pAWt67

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      pAWt67
      They are options so it's harder to directly value. If you roughly eye it, based on secondary market rates and the current FMV, it's probably going to be 2000 options per year (or less) at a ~$20 spread. So I guess conservatively $40k with no appreciation. I could see the spread going to $70 within a year or 2, so that'd be $140k per year.

      Crypto could also tank and the options are worth nothing. Hopefully that answers your question. Most of this is based on people I've talked to on Blind who got offers. I'm not directly involved in extending offers.
      Sep 8, 2021
    • Oscar
      IkUB45

      Go to company page Oscar

      IkUB45
      Very cool. Thank you for the insights!
      Sep 8, 2021
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    QRRk15

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    QRRk15
    Which one did you choose?
    Jan 14 0
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    QRRk15

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    QRRk15
    Have you made the switch?
    Jan 13 0