Interview questions asked at DE Shaw

Share a time you went above and beyond for a project

How did you convey complex data to non-tech people

What metrics and methods did you use to measure a campaign's effectiveness

Describe your approach to influencer partnerships in PR strategies.

How do you adapt PR strategies during a crisis?

Describe your approach to exit interviews.

Approach to building and maintaining a positive public image

Explain your experience with design systems and how you contribute to and utilize them.

How do you engage with passive candidates for future roles?

Approach to improve retention and reduce churn

How can you create a uniform random number from 1 to 7 using just a 6-sided die?

Define the condition number of a matrix and explain its significance.

Explain the Gradient Descent algorithm and its importance in optimization.

What's an IP address

Platforms used for sourcing beyond LinkedIn and deciding the best tool for roles