Algorithm Developer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
Online coding test on Codility with 2 hours for 2 questions (roughly LeetCode medium/hard).
Two Probability and Statistics interviews with increasing difficulty.
One Python or C++ interview (systems).
One Algorithms interview.
HR Round, which is mostly a formality. I didn't get this far.
Questions
We draw a person at random from the street.
Then, we keep drawing people until we find someone taller than the first person.
What is the expected number of draws we have to wait?
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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
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
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
- 1.0Worsening work cultureAlgorithm Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2023Pros: Entry salary is above average.Cons: The culture is getting worse, and the salary growth is super slow.
- 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.
- 5.0Smart People, Stressful InternshipAlgorithm Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: Smart, kind people, great culture.Cons: Internship is stressful, somewhat competitive.
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