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1. How does malloc work? 2. What does compiler create for you in an empty class in C++? 3. A file of n 32 bit ints, where n = 4*10**9, find a valid int that is not in the file. If n=10**6, would you use the same algorithm?
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Quantitative Analyst and Software Developer

Interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm

3.8
Oct 15, 2019

1. How does malloc work? 2. What does compiler create for you in an empty class in C++? 3. A file of n 32 bit ints, where n = 4*10**9, find a valid int that is not in the file. If n=10**6, would you use the same algorithm?

The most unexpected questions was how would you color a 3-colorable graph. I was initially thinking that you had to do something efficient, which isn't possible, but he just wanted some way of doing it.
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Quantitative Analyst/Software Developer Intern

Interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm

3.8
Jan 18, 2014

The most unexpected questions was how would you color a 3-colorable graph. I was initially thinking that you had to do something efficient, which isn't possible, but he just wanted some way of doing it.

Sorry about missing our schedule. I was pulled away from my desk with an issue that I had to resolve. I will need to reschedule our conversation. I will be out of the office today on vacation, are you available at the same time on Monday?
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Quantitative Analyst

Interviewed at First Tech Federal Credit Union

3.3
Aug 12, 2019

Sorry about missing our schedule. I was pulled away from my desk with an issue that I had to resolve. I will need to reschedule our conversation. I will be out of the office today on vacation, are you available at the same time on Monday?

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