I applied online. I interviewed at AKUNA CAPITAL (Shanghai, Shanghai) in Aug 2022
Interview
- Online Coding test
- Easyhire math test: 1 behaviour question + 5 math MCQ question, need to select answer and then explain the reason
- Phone interview:go through cv, 2 probability questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. X,Y normal distribution with standard deviation a and b, what's the range of standard deviation for X+Y
2. flip a coin 4 times, what is the probability of getting even number of heads, what about flip 10 times? what about flip n coins with only 1 fair coin, the probability of getting even heads?
Warning: Some of the interviewers ask for proprietary info about how you trade or construct signals, either by asking detailed follow-up questions far beyond common knowledge, or by asking you to find patterns in market data that would inform a trading strategy.
This is quite different from assessing your skills as they're seeking new ideas which can be monetized. So if you're an experienced candidate, don't bother applying to Akuna unless you want to give away knowledge and waste lots of time with no real prospect of a job offer.
If you must interview with them, don't disclose proprietary info, but instead describe signals or methods that are commonly known or don't work well.
received a test link having 3 easy python programming problems. fairly straightforward, qualified to the next round. the next one was 7 probability questions you get 5 minutes per question to explain your solution and tell the answer. the questions were standard, it was a vidcruiter round. i messed up slightly on the first question, and might not proceed to the next round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
cannot disclose questions. very standard questions, couple of them on markov chains
2 online tests, one on coding and another one on maths. Coding is leetcode style, not oop. Maths on diverse set of topics (linear algebra, multivariable calculus). Need to talk about your thoughts while doing the maths test