Process
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days.
- 2 interviews + 1 HR round
- 1st interview is DSA + OOPS
- 2nd is System design
- HR round is just vibe check
I had to write code on a piece of paper with proper formatting.
Questions
The interview started with an intro and moved onto DSA. First was a Dijkstra-based graph problem on a matrix. Second was a really hard BST question where we had to tell the number of possible permutations with the same BST structure.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the D. E. Shaw SWE Intern role in Pilani, Rajasthan.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
D. E. Shaw's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Pilani, Rajasthan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for D. E. Shaw's SWE Intern interview process in Pilani, Rajasthan.
D. E. Shaw Work Experiences
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
Bunch of smart folks
Software Developer • Former Employee
April 12, 2014
Pros: 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.
5.0
Great Company, High Expectations
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 14, 2024
Pros: 1. Great company to work for.
2. Great perks.
Cons: Sometimes expectations are very high.
- 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.
- 4.0Bunch 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.
- 5.0Great Company, High ExpectationsEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 14, 2024Pros: 1. Great company to work for. 2. Great perks.Cons: Sometimes expectations are very high.
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