Software Developer C/C++ Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
The hiring process started with a programming assignment in C++.
There were screening calls.
Finally, there was a daylong interview.
Like other companies, the problems from "Introduction to Algorithms" (Cormen) book were prevalent.
Questions
Q: Check if a number is a power of 2.
Q: Write code for the pair-sum problem (a version of the subset sum problem where the sum of two numbers is equal to the expected sum; rather than an optimization problem, it is a decision problem). How to solve it in O(n log n) and O(n) time.
Q: What is the difference between a pointer and a reference in C++? When to use them?
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Akuna Capital Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMay 27, 2021Pros: Good Life Balance, Good Management, Good CoworkersCons: Do not use a lot of new technologies.
- 3.0Nice people, interesting work, good work-life balance. However, the company is going downSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJune 23, 2023Pros: Interesting problems to solve and smart people to work with. WLB is pretty good.Cons: The company is not making money. The bonus pool is a tiny percentage of revenue. Chaotic leadership.
- 1.0Spaghetti code and slow career advancementQuantitative Software Developer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 13, 2023Pros: Knowledgeable coworkers. Teams are not siloed, and you can work on a wide variety of projects. Fun company events and atmosphere. Education reimbursement.Cons: Incredibly slow process for promotions and career advancement. Annual raises are non-existent. Teams are very poorly resourced and oversubscribed; you end up doing way more than your job description. Lower than market rate compensation. 99% men.
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