D. E. Shaw

How the process runsFirm careers page, read Nov 6, 2026

1. 1ApplicationStated by D. E. ShawA person reviews the application; a writing sample, code sample, or case study may also be requested.
2. 2Online assessmentTypicalCoding and math tests online, often timed.
3. 3Phone screenStated by D. E. ShawA phone interview is held if there seems to be a match.
4. 4First roundStated by D. E. ShawVirtual interviews follow, with the number and length depending on the role.
5. 5Final roundTypicalSeveral interviews across research and engineering, including a deeper project discussion.
6. 6OfferStated by D. E. ShawReference conversations come before a final offer.

Timing between stages shows on each program page once students report it. Firms change formats by year and office; the firm's own invite is the final word.

What it tends to weighStated, then typical

From D. E. Shaw's careers site: Compelling candidates uphold high standards, analyze rigorously, communicate clearly, thrive on collaboration, and show intellectual curiosity. Source

• Statistics and probability: regression, overfitting, and testing whether a signal is real.
• Code that works: clean, tested, and explained as you write it.
• A past project you can defend in depth, including what you would do differently.

behavioral

3 questions

technicals

11 questions

modeling

6 questions