Software Developer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
February 12, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The phone interview was primarily based on personality and fit questions, with a couple of brainteasers included near the end. There were almost no technical questions included. I then had an interview at DRW.
Questions
Difficult programming assignment.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the DRW Software Developer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
DRW's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Chicago, Illinois is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral14%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for DRW's Software Developer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
DRW Work Experiences
3.0
Intense, long hours, understaffed
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 11, 2023
Pros: Good comp, some interesting problems in software dev and trading.
Cons: Long hours, unfriendly culture, no team bonding, understaffed, often putting out fires.
5.0
Great Culture, Low Pay
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 13, 2021
Pros: Great working culture. Supportive and friendly team. Flat management.
Cons: A little underpaid compared to competitors.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 14, 2025
Pros: - Great work-life balance
- Feel valued
Cons: Experience is very team-specific.
- 3.0Intense, long hours, understaffedSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 11, 2023Pros: Good comp, some interesting problems in software dev and trading.Cons: Long hours, unfriendly culture, no team bonding, understaffed, often putting out fires.
- 5.0Great Culture, Low PaySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 13, 2021Pros: Great working culture. Supportive and friendly team. Flat management.Cons: A little underpaid compared to competitors.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 14, 2025Pros: - Great work-life balance - Feel valuedCons: Experience is very team-specific.
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