Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - New York, New York
August 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Behavioral interview for 20 minutes with quick questions, such as: What do you do when you are assigned tasks that are not of interest to you?
The HR representative was professional.
No introduction was needed.
Questions
How do you prioritize your work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the D. E. Shaw Software Engineering Intern role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
D. E. Shaw's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for D. E. Shaw's Software Engineering Intern interview process in New York, New York.
D. E. Shaw Work Experiences
2.0
Easy Promotion, Low Talent
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 20, 2025
Pros: 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.
5.0
Smart People, Interesting Work
Junior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 29, 2023
Pros: Smart people and interesting work.
Cons: I can't think of anything.
4.0
Smart Team, Too Political
SVP-Technology • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 13, 2022
Pros: Smart people and strong culture
Cons: Sometimes it’s too political and not meritocratic.
- 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.
- 5.0Smart People, Interesting WorkJunior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 29, 2023Pros: Smart people and interesting work.Cons: I can't think of anything.
- 4.0Smart Team, Too PoliticalSVP-Technology • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 13, 2022Pros: Smart people and strong cultureCons: Sometimes it’s too political and not meritocratic.
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