Software Developer Interview Experience - United States
Process
OA for 4 LeetCode medium-hard problems.
First round of interviews was supposed to be 4 hours long but was cut to 2 hours.
The first interview with an engineer included 2 LeetCode medium questions and a data structure question.
The second interview with a senior engineer covered operating systems questions, dynamic programming, and databases.
Questions
How do you think a breakpoint works?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the D. E. Shaw Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
D. E. Shaw's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for D. E. Shaw's Software Developer interview process in United States.
D. E. Shaw Work Experiences
- 4.0Bunch of smart folksSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeApril 12, 2014Pros: This place has a bunch of really smart folks. They take really good care of their employees. Honest, sincere effort are rewarded quite well.Cons: By taking really good care of employees, they make it difficult for employees to quit. This makes it challenging when we want folks to move on. They keep clinging on, which is neither good for them nor the company.
- 2.0Easy Promotion, Low TalentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 20, 2025Pros: Good pay, great WLB (3 days in office). Very easy to move up and do well.Cons: The engineering talent bar seems rather low, especially when working with the other offices.
- 1.0Decent Pay, Abusive ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaSeptember 19, 2025Pros: Decent pay and office setting.Cons: Management sucks; there is no setup in place to prevent the abuse of power.
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