D.E. Shaw

    Finance · New York City, New York, USA

    D.E. Shaw interview experiences at a glance

    Based on 27 interview experiences that candidates shared on Roundz between 2020 and Jan 2026.

    Experiences shared
    27
    Offers
    4
    Rejections
    14
    Pending or not reported
    9

    22% of candidates who reported an outcome got an offer (4 of 18).

    Roles candidates interviewed for

    • Software Engineer I: 12 experiences
    • Software Engineer: 5 experiences
    • Senior Software Engineer: 4 experiences
    • Software Engineer II: 4 experiences
    • Senior Frontend Engineer: 1 experience

    How the D.E. Shaw interview process works

    Based on 27 D.E. Shaw interview experiences shared on Roundz that list their rounds.

    A typical D.E. Shaw interview has 2 rounds. The most common round types, by share of experiences, are Online Assessment (67%), Technical (37%) and Coding (37%). New to these round types? Read interview rounds explained.

    D.E. Shaw interview rounds reported by candidates
    RoundIn experiencesDifficultyTypical length
    Online Assessment67%Medium to hardabout 90 min
    Technical37%Hardabout 85 min
    Coding37%Medium to hardabout 75 min
    Phone Screen26%Mediumabout 60 min
    Hiring Manager11%HardNot reported
    HR11%EasyNot reported
    Behavioral4%EasyNot reported
    Low-Level Design4%MediumNot reported

    D.E. Shaw interview FAQ

    How many rounds are in the D.E. Shaw interview?
    Most candidates who shared their D.E. Shaw interview on Roundz went through 2 rounds. That's the median across 27 experiences that list their rounds.
    What rounds are in the D.E. Shaw interview process?
    The most reported rounds are Online Assessment (67%), Technical (37%) and Coding (37%), as a share of experiences that list their rounds. Candidates also report Phone Screen, Hiring Manager, HR, Behavioral and Low-Level Design rounds.
    Is the D.E. Shaw interview hard?
    Candidates rated 37% of the 79 rounds they described as hard, 54% as medium and 9% as easy. The hardest round type is Hiring Manager: 100% of those rounds were rated hard.
    How long is each D.E. Shaw interview round?
    Typical lengths candidates reported: Online Assessment about 90 min, Technical about 85 min, Coding about 75 min, Phone Screen about 60 min.

    About D.E. Shaw

    D.E. Shaw is a global investment and technology development firm. Founded by computer scientist David E. Shaw, the company is known for its quantitative and computational approach to financial markets. It uses sophisticated mathematical models and advanced computer algorithms for investment strategies. The firm is involved in various investment activities including systematic and discretionary trading, venture capital, and technology development. D.E. Shaw is also recognized for its interdisciplinary research and development efforts in fields such as computational biochemistry.

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    Employees:1,000+
    Industry:Finance
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