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Kraken Company Culture
Kraken Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Kraken's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
C+eNPS
C+CEO Rating
CCompensation
CExecutive Team
CKraken CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Ripley
65 /100
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Diversity at Kraken
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Kraken have rated Office Culture, Executive Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kraken
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Kraken have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Kraken eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Kraken employees are -1% more likely to recommend Kraken as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Kraken
Working at Kraken is rated below average by 132 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kraken employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Kraken’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Kraken was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kraken
D+
Overall Company Culture at Kraken is rated D+
Last updated 6 days ago
Bottom
25%
Kraken ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Kraken Employee Reviews
Out of 127 Kraken employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kraken improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Kraken Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The only positive aspect is the flexibility to work remotely from nearly anywhere.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Decent package could be better
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Talent, visibility and open communication
Constructive Feedback From Kraken Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?The interview process lacks transparency. It was never communicated that the role would significantly change over time or that additional responsibilities would be added without any adjustment in compensation.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?What’s going wrong is a lack of support, recognition, and investment in people. Responsibilities keep increasing, but training, development, and appreciation don’t follow. Improvement starts with valuing employees, providing growth opportunities, and creating a healthy, respectful work environm
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?We could do a better job at explaining the difference between our stance on diversity and how we support a globally diverse workforce.
Kraken Company Information
Kraken Company Overview
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Kraken was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is David Ripley. Since its inception 15 years ago, Kraken has grown to 3300 employees.
Kraken Mission, Vision & Values
Kraken Mission Statement
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Kraken Vision Statement
Building the Internet of money
Kraken Values
- Crypto Conviction
- Assume Best Intent
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Client Obsessed
- Productively Paranoid
- Globally Inclusive
- Humble
| Headquarter | 237 Kearny St California City, CA 94108 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kraken.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.kraken.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Kraken Competitors
Kraken competitors include BitPay, Coinbase, and Gemini. Kraken ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kraken compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Kraken Employees
Kraken has 3300 employees. 132 employees at Kraken have reviewed Kraken across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 132 Kraken employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kraken are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kraken, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kraken are not very pleased with their team. 132 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Kraken are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kraken believe the environment at Kraken is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kraken is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Kraken work 8 hours or less, while 18% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kraken are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Kraken employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Kraken report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
64% of Kraken employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Kraken employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
33% of Kraken employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Kraken employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of Kraken employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Kraken - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kraken is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Kraken employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kraken KPIs and OKRs
At Kraken 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kraken's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Kraken employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Kraken Salaries
How much does Kraken pay?
How much do people at Kraken get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kraken is $118,143, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,273, or $56 per hour.
At Kraken, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,900 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,445 annually. Average Kraken salaries by department include: Marketing at $103,131, Product at $153,261, Finance at $83,014, and Engineering at $133,778. Half of Kraken salaries are above $118,273.
62 employees at Kraken rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 188 ratings) while 59 employees at Kraken rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kraken employees include job titles like Office Manager and Recruiter. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Kraken employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$118,143*
Average Compensation
$118,273*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kraken Salaries by City
Kraken Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kraken
Diverse employees at Kraken score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Kraken in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kraken across various culture dimensions.
https://www.kraken.com/culture
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Kraken Perks & Benefits
• Competitive salary, regardless of where you decide to work, with most roles including stock options • Wellness Program, including an in-house fitness coach, well-being expert, and a monthly health stipend! • Mental Health and Life Coaching Benefits for you and your dependents • Remote workstation set-up bonus
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Health & Wellness
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Financial Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Kraken PTO
Kraken's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Kraken's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Kraken Careers
Kraken Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Kraken on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 40% | |
All Industries | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
San Jose | 20% | |
Los Angeles | 20% | |
Cincinnati | 20% |
Kraken Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Kraken's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Kraken? Employees are not so happy at Kraken and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Kraken employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 67% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Kraken?
HR
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships100%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kraken
What is Kraken address?
Kraken location is at 237 Kearny St
Who is the CEO of Kraken?
Kraken CEO is David Ripley, their score by employees is 65
What is Kraken eNPS?
The eNPS for Kraken is -1
What is the salary for Creative Director in Kraken?
Creative Director average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Kraken?
The average salaries for Sales in Kraken is 138k
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