Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
The process was easy. When I was applying for positions at the firm, I was able to fill out one comprehensive job application and select all of the jobs for which I was applying.
Within a month, a representative from HR reached out to me and scheduled a video interview session for the following week. I answered a few behavioral questions and then conducted a live programming assessment (writing a leap year function), which was easy. After that, I was able to ask a few questions of my own.
Questions
Describe a new technology of your choice and how it works.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the D. E. Shaw Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
D. E. Shaw's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for D. E. Shaw's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
D. E. Shaw Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Good but hardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 19, 2023Pros: LeetCode easy, but I didn't have a lot of LeetCode experience back then.Cons: System design focus. Rescheduled multiple times.
- 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.
D. E. Shaw Interview Questions
