Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

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This interview process is for a Software Engineer (L3) position at DRW. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$90000 - US$130000

Interview time·135 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge
  • System design fundamentals
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Brush up on object-oriented programming principles.
  4. Understand common software design patterns.
  5. Prepare to discuss your past projects and experiences in detail.
  6. Research DRW's business and values.
  7. Practice explaining your thought process clearly.
  8. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures and Algorithms Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Basic Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash maps) and their common operations and time complexities. Practice basic algorithms like sorting (quicksort, mergesort) and searching (binary search).

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the two numbers that add up to a specific target.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • How would you design a system to handle real-time stock price updates?
  • Tell me about a time you had to debug a complex issue.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in DRW?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Chicago

Interview focus

Adaptability to local market trendsUnderstanding of regional technology adoption

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate and how you resolved it.

Tips

  • Research local tech communities and meetups.
  • Be prepared to discuss how your skills align with the specific needs of this office.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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