Looking for the best resources to study for HFT interviews, need to escape the world of Jeffy B and the machine. I can do most leetcode hards and system design related questions asked at FANG companies. I am familiar with some high level finance concepts. Does anyone know if they ask for more stuff...Read more
Recruiter reached back to me saying that Citadel would like to move on to a phone screen for a “FE position within Citadel Securities (Their High Frequency Trading Arm)”. Would like to ask for insights to help me prepare for it, thanks! #phoneinterviewquestions #citadelsecurities #frontend
Do HFTs like Citadel, Jump Trading, Jane Street, HRT etc ask typical system design questions like other FAANGMULAs? Thinking of trying my hand but not sure what to expect. Have heard it's operating systems, c++ etc? Can someone shed some light on what kinds of questions to expect for an 8 yoe FAANG ...Read more
I am currently preparing for interviews at HFT like Two Sigma, Citadel, etc Can some help me with the complexity of interview process at these firms ? How long the interview process can be ? #engineering #software #swe
Hi all, I cleared FAANG and HFT interviews (jump trading, citadel, eclipse trading) in 2021 and joined Google. I taught a couple of folks with non-cs background and helped them clear HFT interviews, I feel I'm good at teaching so planning to provide more live 1:1 sessions. Given that there's limit...Read more
Hi all, Currently 1 YOE based in NYC, one opportunity that is very enticing to me is SWE at a HFT. I have a couple Qs that Id appreciate some insight on. 1) would I be able to reasonably get interviews at these companies (Two Sigma, Citadel, etc) with ~2 years at Cap One on my resume? Let's assume...Read more
Anyone know how long the HFT / Prop Trading firms generally take to get back to you after an interview (2nd round)? How many rounds are they generally holding in pandemic / over video conference ? #interview #finance #HFT
Hey all, I’m starting a discord for people to discuss interviewing at HFTs for SWE. DM me answers to the following if you want a link! YoE, Current Company, Which stage you’re at in the pipeline / when you want to start interviewing Hoping to start a community of like minded people to prepare tog...Read more
Have an onsite coming up (not going to disclose where). Is there paid mock interview for HFT? This is for C++ SWE track.
I know Leetcode is like 90% in terms of importance for junior positions, what about mid level (2-4YOE), I've heard 75% LC, 25% sys design/behavioral
I have been getting coding assessments for a few HFT firm in New York, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for onsites (assume I pass the assessments). My equipments are: * 700 LC with 400 mediums and 100 hards * Finish the DDIA book and have a good understanding and experience of working with complex b...Read more
Currently work at Google as a Java developer on a service that's not that complex. 4 yoe L4 280 tc. WLB is good. I always wanted to try working at a trading firm and part of the motivation is me wanting to move back to East Coast or Chicago. I am good at LC but don't have much experience in C++ or...Read more
I have no practical experience with low latency C++ or OS concepts. Will I be able to clear HFT interviews by just reading books or blogs? Please suggest any books or resources that can help in preparation! TC: got low-balled by Google.
I want to prep for hft software engineering interviews. Does the interview need to be taken in c++? Should I do all my interview prep in c++? I know c++ - currently write it at work, but my primary language is usually Golang @citadel @optiver
I will be interviewing for HFT firms like JS, Citadel soon for SWE role and wanted to check if someone can share what type of questions were asked in algo round, and was algo round harder than a typical faang algo round? I could not find much when I looked around. #tech #interview #hft #janestreet...Read more
I really enjoy data engineering and noticed outside of Google/Facebook this is rolled into a SWE role/path ( but sometimes still called a DE like at Netflix etc). I am assuming I need to LC still for L5 roles (Senior) and do system design interviews. I’m also considering interviewing for DE or sim...Read more
What are the relevant questions asked at HFT firms for SRE interviews for someone with less than 3yoe? I'm looking at roles at Citadel Sec, Jump trading, etc. I'm expecting something along the lines of python, understanding of Linux kernels, networking, system design, latency observability, etc. An...Read more
Is it same difficulty as SWE . LC medium or hard ? Citadel, 2s, Jane Street, HRT , DE Shaw and others #citadel #twosigmacareers #janestreetcapital #hudsonsbaycompany #deshaw
Anyone prepping for HFT/Trading companies like 2 sigma, Jump Trading, HRT, JS etc., wishes to prep together and have mocks, DM me or comment #engineering #software #swe
Hi! I'm L5 @ Google London (6 YOE) and considering moving to SWE in finance for higher comp. How should I prepare for the interviews? Is it mostly leetcode + system design? Should I refresh my math? #tech #interviewquestions