Hudson River Trading Algorithm Developer interview questions
Updated 16 Feb 2026
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Algorithm Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Hudson River Trading with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 25% positive. To compare, the company-average is 38.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Algorithm Developer roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Hudson River Trading overall takes an average of 26 days.
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Introduction followed by a stats problem and then wrap up. Estimator of a quantity and to tell if the estimator is biased or not. The problem is made in such a way that its hard to decode.
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Question 1
Estimator of a quantity and to tell if the estimator is biased or not.
Automated screening of mainly coding challenges, followed by 2 rounds of virtual interviews. One was highly stats based and the other was a coding interview. Took about 3 weeks total
They do not appear to be seeking candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds. Instead, their preference seems to be for individuals from affluent or elite backgrounds. Even candidates who answer all questions correctly in technical rounds are rejected, despite the technical questions being very-very basic. This suggests that the hiring decision is not driven by skill or technical competence.
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