Mostly discussed my past research experience with multiple staff scientists / scientific associates. They also asked a couple of hypothetical questions that are somewhat related to my research projects, and shared information on their own projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What new information did my previous research project bring?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw Research (New York, NY) in Jan 2019
Interview
Round 1: phone interview with questions about previous work and some technical questions.
Round 2: onsite interview full day interviewing with the team. Questions ranged from personal to technical to questions about previous work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a previous project you are proud of.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw Research in Jan 2017
Interview
Recruiter call me directly. They were recruiting biology-oriented employees, while I am seeking a CS-related position, so it ended up with merely a technical conversation rather than an interview, I think. Unsurprisingly I was not offered a on-site interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why does their exist some protein that denature at low temperature?
Why, then, do most protein denature at high temperature?
What are the dominating thermodynamic driving force?