Initial Screening: Resume review Brief phone interview with HR to assess basic qualifications and communication skills Online Assessment: Timed coding test focusing on algorithms and data structures Quantitative aptitude test covering probability, statistics, and financial mathematics First Round: Technical Interviews Interview with a senior quant developer (2 hours): Deep dive into your past projects Discussion on object-oriented programming and design patterns Coding exercise: Implement a simple option pricing model Interview with a quantitative analyst (1.5 hours): Questions on stochastic calculus and option pricing theory Brain teasers and probability puzzles Discussion on current market trends in equity derivatives Second Round: Team Fit and Technical Depth Panel interview with team members (2 hours): Presentation of a past project or research paper Q&A session on your approach and methodologies Discussion on how you'd handle specific challenges in their current systems Pair programming session (1.5 hours): Collaborate with a team member on a real-world problem Focus on code quality, testing, and communication skills Final Round: Senior Management and Culture Fit Interview with the head of equity derivatives technology (1 hour): High-level discussion on your career goals and vision Scenarios to assess your problem-solving and leadership potential Coffee chat with team lead (30 minutes): Informal discussion to assess cultural fit Opportunity for you to ask questions about the team and work environment Case Study (Take-home assignment): Design and implement a simple trading strategy backtesting framework Present your results and methodology in a follow-up video call