I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm (New York, NY) in Jun 2025
Interview
Cold applied online, got a first round 30-minute behavioral only based on my resume, invited to a 48-hour take-home case study (2-page research, very doable), and a superday with 2 interviewers back-to-back, going over the case study & asking additional questions, & last behavioral. Was not given offer despite very positive feedback :(
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you challenge yourself? (More in-depth Qs based on my resume)
I interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm (New York, NY)
Interview
First round was 30 mins with a team member; purely behavioural, but really digging deep into specific experiences (they want to see first-principles thinking). Following first round, I got a link to a 48 hour case study (needed to submit 2 pages); had two prompts to choose from, one related to DE Shaw, and one abstract one. Received my rejection shortly after submitting the case
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to make a tough decision
I interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm (New York, NY)
Interview
applied through handshake, submitted resume and writing sample only, first round w analyst for 30 minutes, case study to be done in 48 hours, 2 super day interviews with VPs for 45 mins each