I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Squarepoint Capital
Interview
Interview done with the help of Hackerrank. Some strategy coding problems like portfolio optimisation, then some pen-and-paper probability and statistics questions involving Markov processes, a bit of game theory, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some strategy coding problems like portfolio optimisation, then some pen-and-paper probability and statistics questions involving Markov processes, a bit of game theory, etc.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Squarepoint Capital (New York, NY) in May 2026
Interview
I did the first round with a Quant researcher from New York. I was asked a Leetcode dp problem, and then different probability questions on optimal strategies in games such as variations of rock paper scisors.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Squarepoint Capital (London, England) in Apr 2026
Interview
After about two weeks, I received an email to schedule the first technical interview. I was interviewed by a Quant Researcher from the London office. The interview included one LeetCode medium-level problem and two math questions.
