D. E. Shaw

First-round on-campus interview: Mainly, I was asked how I would approach a couple of algorithmic problems that the interviewer described as simplifications of stuff he works on. We discussed the solutions at a pretty high level, and I didn't have t

It was an algorithm interview with two questions. However, it didn't require coding and only asked me to describe my algorithm. I felt I performed well and answered both questions with ease, but they decided not to move forward with my application.

The interview process began with a phone screen, which involved coding via an online editor. Following that, there was an onsite interview at their offices. The offices were very nice. Overall, the process was streamlined and professional. Everyone