I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at WorldQuant (Melbourne) in Oct 2021
Interview
Applied online first, then got an online test on HankerRank. 4 Questions in one hour, at least one should be implemented in C++. Available language: Python, C/C++. Not got the second interview yet.
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Sorting, dynamic programing x2 , two sum like problem,
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at WorldQuant
Interview
STAY AWAY. This company started off with a gracious recruiter managing the process. Then it was micro managed to DEATH by the CEO. It resulted in 8 interviews with people in various time zones ( so be prepared to take multiple calls at very odd times). Had the recruiter not been shut out of the process I would like to think it could have been somewhat pleasant. Instead, from a candidate pov you are just worn down. It gave me a clear indication of how the company was managed internally.
Here's the kicker, after 8 interviews (oh and btw, 3 of them were with the CEO again and again) they did not have the decency to send me an email about not getting the position. That's word of mouth stuff that hurts a company's personal brand...
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Unorganized, multiple people asking the same thing.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at WorldQuant (New York, NY) in Apr 2021
Interview
Met with several people across a geographically dispersed team. Interviews were virtual 1-on-1. Met with several team peers, the head of the team, and a couple technology team members. Some interviews were product-specific and others seemed more strategy and culture-focused.
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Questions ranged from specific product knowledge and treasury management processes, to database and light coding questions.