Process
I was invited to one of their career fairs and went to the event. There, I met with some members of the development and trading teams. I applied immediately afterward.
I didn't hear back for over two months until they emailed me, stating they were not going to set up an interview. I was very disappointed.
Why ask someone to take the time to attend your event if you're not going to treat them decently and at least give them a first-round phone interview afterward? I have worked at two of the Big 4 companies and was expecting at least a first round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the D. E. Shaw Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
D. E. Shaw's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
D. E. Shaw Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Nice place to be inSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 1, 2009Pros: Freedom to make decisions Direct exposure to the clients Challenging problems to solveCons: Stressful, deadlines every now and then. Not your cup of tea if you don't like finance.
- 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.
D. E. Shaw Interview Questions
