DRW interview preparation

The process

Reviewed November 2026

1. Quantitative challenge (timed, at home)

   Online assessment, stated by the firm

   timed numeric, 45 min, 6 questions

   • Probability and logic Probability, Expected value, Statistics, Linear algebra, Brainteasers

   Existence and topic (probability and logic, timed, at home) are official; the 6 questions / 45 minutes figures are candidate-reported (one report counts 7). One 2026 report mentions webcam proctoring and an on-screen calculator; unconfirmed.

2. Coding challenge

   Online assessment, reported by candidates and guides

   coding, 150 min, 3 questions, +1 / 0, free navigation

   • Algorithmic problems Coding, Algorithms

   Official page confirms a timed CS-fundamentals coding challenge; provider and counts from candidate reports and guides.

3. Zoom interview

   Phone screen, stated by the firm

   live interview, 45 min, +1 / 0, no calculator

   • Technical and behavioural Probability, Statistics, Behavioural

   Official page states a Zoom interview with a developer, trader or researcher; 45-minute length is reported.

4. Two-day final round

   Final round, stated by the firm

   live interview, +1 / 0, no calculator

   • Technical challenge (day one) Coding, Data analysis
   • Trading simulation Market making, Betting games, Game theory
   • Technical interviews Probability, Expected value, Estimation
   • Behavioural Behavioural

   Two-day structure is official; section contents are reported.