SWE Interview on zoom screen shared. Assigned an easy-med leetcode prompt. Did not figure out full solution, just base cases. After enough time surpassed, interviewer asked question on my inquiries and then ended on awkward tone.
Neutral experience
Average interview
Application
I applied through university. I interviewed at Kernel Trading Technologies (Chicago, IL) in May 2026
Interview
Introducing myself and Mercedes question, I did pretty well on the question, and with great conceptual explanation, it’s a share screen coding session. Pretty straightforward forward what to do, just follow the instructions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Kernel Trading Technologies (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Conducted over Zoom. Was assigned one SWE med-hard leetcode, screen shared to show recruiter thought process. Overcomplicated my thought process. Only nailed a couple base cases in the last 5 minutes. Recruiter then asked a couple questions about my aspirations before interview concluded.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Koko Eating Bananas. Eat as many bands within a given timeframe.
