Highbridge Capital Management Interview Questions
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The interviewer asked me a brain teaser question, but I didn't figure out the answer, which I should have. Then, they asked some software-related questions. I provided answers, but the interviewer indicated they weren't what they were looking for. Following that, I was asked to leave. They present the company as very impressive and high-end. However, my prior experience with JP Morgan, the parent company, was just average. I'd suggest reading books on brain teasers and practicing how to solve them while a friend observes. Getting the correct answer might not be as crucial as demonstrating your thought process.

This was for a Java development role. I had two phone screens, one 30 mins and another 90 mins, and then a 2-hour in-person interview. Interestingly, no Java or any programming questions came up at all. The manager wasn't focused on past problem-solving, but solely on re-architecting their current system. They gave me detailed specs and asked for a deep dive into how I'd re-architect it for redundancy, HA, etc., requesting state diagrams, actor/activity diagrams, and use cases. Apparently, they brought in 12 candidates from one agency and many from others too. My feedback was 'perfect, but we're not hiring now.' It seems they offered a high salary range to get top talent and then picked their brains for free system redesign ideas. They documented everything I said on the phone screen and collected all architectural schematics I drew during the face-to-face, but excluded anything detailing past solutions. It was clear they only wanted solutions to their business problem, not to hire someone. The agency has stopped sending candidates because it's a waste of time.

The interview process involved two rounds. First, I met with my direct manager, and then I met with the Head of Operations. The interviews were pretty straightforward, focusing on my previous job experiences and my basic understanding of products. Everyone I met was really nice and friendly. The company has a pretty flat structure, so there isn't a lot of corporate politics to worry about.

I had a phone interview that lasted about 30 minutes. A team lead asked me questions on various topics and then some behavioral questions like my strengths and weaknesses.