I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw Research in Jan 2017
Interview
Recruiter call me directly. They were recruiting biology-oriented employees, while I am seeking a CS-related position, so it ended up with merely a technical conversation rather than an interview, I think. Unsurprisingly I was not offered a on-site interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why does their exist some protein that denature at low temperature?
Why, then, do most protein denature at high temperature?
What are the dominating thermodynamic driving force?
Mostly discussed my past research experience with multiple staff scientists / scientific associates. They also asked a couple of hypothetical questions that are somewhat related to my research projects, and shared information on their own projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What new information did my previous research project bring?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw Research (New York, NY) in Jan 2019
Interview
Round 1: phone interview with questions about previous work and some technical questions.
Round 2: onsite interview full day interviewing with the team. Questions ranged from personal to technical to questions about previous work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a previous project you are proud of.