SqueakyPotato
SqueakyPotato
11mo

Had a rather average De Shaw interview. What are my odds?

Got a HARD bitmask + bit manipulation + counting question in my screening round followed by some Java questions.

I got the approach right. Wrote the code, but didn’t pass all test cases in HackerRank - prolly due to over counting.

Java questions were super difficult too, but managed to answer around 50% of those.

I’m assuming since it’s Shaw, my chances are slim. What’s your take?

11mo ago
JumpyPretzel
JumpyPretzel

Bit manipulation question should be banned!

SqueakyPotato
SqueakyPotato

It was technically a string + palindrome question but the only way to do it in O(n) was to use a hash map with bit manipulation.

DizzyQuokka
DizzyQuokka

Sometimes when questions are tough, even 50% might be good enough to get hired. Good luck buddy.
Let us know when you make it

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