D.E. Shaw OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
6+ D.E. Shaw online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2024. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
D.E. Shaw OA Format in 2024
The D.E. Shaw online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2024 reports in the database, candidates typically see 2 to 3 algorithmic coding problems delivered through a proctored online platform (most commonly HackerRank). Some roles include additional behavioral or work-simulation components after the coding section.
Time limits reported by candidates range from 70 to 110 minutes for the full assessment. The coding problems are auto-graded, so edge case handling and runtime efficiency both matter. Partial credit is available on some platforms if your solution passes a subset of test cases.
Real D.E. Shaw OA Questions from 2024
DE Shaw MTS (2023-2024 passout) [Reject]
I recently appeared for DE Shaw MTS Interview and below I am posting my interview experience. There were total 1 OA and 3 Rounds. I do not remember the questions I...
DE SHAW OA Question
I got this question for DE SHAW Systems Engineer OA and was unable to solve it in time. Any help will be much appreciated. There are n customers and m products....
DE Shaw | SMTS | Hyderabad | Mar 2024 [Offer]
Status: Full Stack Developer with 5 years of experience Position: SMTS at DE Shaw Location: Hyderabad, India Date: March 2024 Hackerrank online assessment \t 2 programming questions based on DSA. \t 1 frontend question on...
De Shaw | Technology Developer / MTS | Hyderabad | May 2024 [ Offer ]
Status: New grad, B.Tech in CSE from old IIT Location: Hyderabad,India Date: Apr-May 2024 This was an off campus drive for 2024 grads In total had 1 OA , 3 Technical rounds Online Assesment :...
DE SHAW | Member Technical | Interview rounds | Rejected
Hi Everyone, I had my 1st round of OA at DE shaw, which were 2 DSA questions: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78605468/minimum-numbers-of-operation-required-to-make-an-array-bitonic Given a tree with n nodes, n-1 weighted edges, you can remove as...
D.E. Shaw Interview Experience | SMTS | oct 2024 | Reject
Current Position: SDE-II Current Company: Banking MNC Experience: Python Developer with 4.5 years of experience College: Tier-2 Online Assessment HackerRank Programming Questions: 3 questions focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Topics include dynamic programming, graphs,...
Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the D.E. Shaw OA in 2024:
Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)
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easy
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hard
Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the D.E. Shaw OA
The D.E. Shaw OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.
- Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
- Focus on the topic clusters that appear most in D.E. Shaw OA reports: dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings make up the majority of reported problems.
- Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
- Use the LeakCode database to review 2024 OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
- If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.
FAQ
What does the D.E. Shaw OA look like in 2024?
Based on 2024 candidate reports, the D.E. Shaw OA typically includes 2 to 3 coding problems and runs 70 to 110 minutes. Topics lean toward dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings. Some roles include a work simulation section after the coding component.
How long is the D.E. Shaw OA?
Most candidates report 70 to 90 minutes for the coding component. Roles with additional work simulation sections extend the total time to 110 to 150 minutes. Check your invitation email for the exact time allocation for your specific role.
What platform does D.E. Shaw use for the OA?
D.E. Shaw uses HackerRank or its own proprietary platform depending on the role and hiring cycle. Your invitation will specify the platform. Both platforms support multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Are these real D.E. Shaw OA questions?
Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.
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