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Updated 22 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a lambda function?
  • Ans. 

    A lambda function is an anonymous function that can be used to write concise and reusable code.

    • Lambda functions are often used in functional programming languages.

    • They can be used as arguments to higher-order functions.

    • Lambda functions can be written inline without a separate function definition.

    • They are commonly used for tasks that require a short and simple piece of code.

    • Lambda functions can be used in various progra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is inheritance, the constructor in a class?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Inheritance allows for code reuse and promotes the concept of hierarchy.

    • The class that inherits properties and behaviors is called the derived class or subclass.

    • The class from which properties and behaviors are inherited is called the base class or superclass.

    • Constructors in a class are special m...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA, OS and CSA

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

4 interview question

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Task schedular from leetcode second is : N piles of coins diffrent length you can add or remove one coin from a pile adding cost c1 and removing cost c2 find minimum cost such that height of n piles equal...
  • Ans. 

    Find minimum cost to make heights of N piles of coins equal by adding or removing one coin from a pile with different costs.

    • Use dynamic programming to keep track of the minimum cost for each pile height.

    • Consider the cost of adding and removing coins from each pile.

    • Iterate through all possible combinations of adding and removing coins to find the minimum cost.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question on polymorphism overloading overriding
  • Q3. C++ fundamentals

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - focus on DSA and do practice question from leetcode
also read about oops ans os

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top DE Shaw Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tower Building Problem Statement Given an array 'ARR' of 'N' cubes, you need to construct towers such that each cube can either be placed on top of an existing tower or start a new one. The restriction is that the top cube on a tower must b... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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DE Shaw Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 2 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Easy test with negative marking

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CASE study approach and HR questions

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Feb 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The test was average. There was a negative marking so be careful also the questions were from Quant and DI

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

The topics for gd were abstract they try to check your speaking skills and new points

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked me situational-based questions and general HR questions so I answered according to that.
  • Q2. Your favorite subject or any term I like?
  • Q3. Why IHOP and why DE Shaw?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak well and be confident in whatever you say. They will ask technical questions as well so prepare according to that.

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Oct 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was around a 50 min test with 35 Qs and negative marking ofc

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic- Are luxury brands worth the hype
Duration- 10mins with 8 people

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just go w the flow for GD. Aptitude test was basic

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Jun 2023

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience, financial modelling and project finance related questions
Round 3 - Case Study 

Financial model of a solar project .
Sure they have not reviewed the submission for some internal changes.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for DE Shaw interview:
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Modelling
  • Project Finance
  • Valuation

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Sep 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 ques each with 20 min time limit

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 dsa ques with oops and os
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 dsa with sql
  • Ans. 

    Combining data structures and algorithms with SQL for efficient data manipulation and retrieval.

    • Use data structures like arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs for efficient storage and retrieval of data in memory.

    • Implement algorithms like sorting, searching, and graph traversal to manipulate data effectively.

    • Leverage SQL queries to interact with databases and perform operations like filtering, sorting, and joining data.

    • C...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Feb 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume and experience based nothing specific
  • Q2. Same as above , nothing different

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very tiring process. It has been 3 months to process and no closure yet. Recruiter doesn't respond. Very frustrating after 6 interviews and screening rounds.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • Graduated with a degree in Business Administration

    • Have 3 years of experience in marketing and sales

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

    • Completed a certification course in digital marketing

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic only. In this, I was being told about the company more than I was being asked about myself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be authentic and smart with the answers. Try to connect answers with what the job role demands.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Questions related to accounting, basic reasoning and quants

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are you currently studying
  • Ans. 

    I am currently studying Finance and Accounting at XYZ University.

    • Studying Finance and Accounting at XYZ University

    • Taking courses in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles

    • Participating in internships to gain practical experience in financial operations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does DE shaw earn
  • Ans. 

    DE Shaw earns through a combination of investment management fees, performance fees, and interest income.

    • DE Shaw earns management fees from managing investment funds for clients.

    • They also earn performance fees based on the returns generated for clients.

    • Additionally, DE Shaw earns interest income from investments in fixed income securities.

    • DE Shaw may also earn income from other financial activities such as trading and

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your cv well and know about the role you're sitting in

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DE Shaw Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DE Shaw interview?
DE Shaw interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the DE Shaw interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for DE Shaw interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at DE Shaw. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DE Shaw expect are Recruitment, Outsourcing, Direct Marketing, Analytical Chemistry and Administration Management.
What are the top questions asked in DE Shaw interview?

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  3. Design a class which has director, HOD, Professor and students. They all are re...read more
How long is the DE Shaw interview process?

The duration of DE Shaw interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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