Three rounds: 1) Introduction to department head with conversation about role, the team, CV etc. 2) 1.5 hour Python coding exercise and questions on probability theory, 3) meet the team
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Python coding exercise and probability included some difficult questions, but not being able to answer all of them was not a reason for a decline
I interviewed at Trailstone (Austin, TX) in Jan 2024
Interview
The interview process started with a one-on-one with the hiring manager, followed by a second round panel interview involving a trader and a few quant analysts and researchers. Everything was conducted remotely. Coding test before interviews.
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Question 1
The interviewer asked general questions about handling various data scenarios, such as how to approach specific dataset characteristics and the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Trailstone (Sligo)
Interview
3 rounds of interview. With second round being HR and the third one was more of general discussion with the higher management to test your capability to work in their company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions related to the SQL programing. Querying the second largest salary from the table. Different approaches to a single question.