Algorithm Developer Interview Experience - New York, New York
March 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Only probability questions during the first round.
Questions related to the central limit theorem, a bit of mental math, and some fat tail questions.
The interviewer gives hints when the interviewee struggles so the interview doesn’t stall.
Questions
Probability that 600 coin flips are superior to 100 die rolls.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Hudson River Trading Algorithm Developer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Hudson River Trading's interview process for their Algorithm Developer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral47%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Hudson River Trading's Algorithm Developer interview process in New York, New York.
Hudson River Trading Work Experiences
5.0
An amazing place to learn
Algorithm Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 9, 2019
Pros: Some of the best people I have ever worked with, both in terms of talent and personality. Everyone is very passionate about their work. HRT also has some of the most impressive technology and high-quality code I have seen. The company is extremely open and collaborative, which together encourage a great culture.
Cons: It's super easy to have a bit of imposter syndrome, especially when your coworkers are so smart and productive.
4.0
Good, but more politics
Algorithm Developer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 6, 2025
Pros: - Good pay
- Smart and motivated coworkers
Cons: - increasingly political
- managerial favoritism
5.0
Great place to work
Algorithm Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 23, 2023
Pros: Smart people, amazing culture, work-life balance combined with competitive pay unmatched in industry.
Cons: The company hasn't always made the best decisions while navigating growth and change, but it's doing its best.
- 5.0An amazing place to learnAlgorithm Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 9, 2019Pros: Some of the best people I have ever worked with, both in terms of talent and personality. Everyone is very passionate about their work. HRT also has some of the most impressive technology and high-quality code I have seen. The company is extremely open and collaborative, which together encourage a great culture.Cons: It's super easy to have a bit of imposter syndrome, especially when your coworkers are so smart and productive.
- 4.0Good, but more politicsAlgorithm Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 6, 2025Pros: - Good pay - Smart and motivated coworkersCons: - increasingly political - managerial favoritism
- 5.0Great place to workAlgorithm Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 23, 2023Pros: Smart people, amazing culture, work-life balance combined with competitive pay unmatched in industry.Cons: The company hasn't always made the best decisions while navigating growth and change, but it's doing its best.
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