Nasdaq Interview Questions
& Process

So the interview had a few parts. First up was this proctored online coding test with some multiple choice SQL stuff, then data structures and algorithms questions using C# and JavaScript, and finally a Vue.js part. After that, I had a video call with the hiring manager to chat about my experience and background. The last part was an onsite coding test, split into frontend and backend. For frontend, I had to build a basic todo list in Vue.js where you can add tasks, check them off, and filter by name. For backend, I had to finish three unit tests in C# that involved getting data from a database, looping through it, and processing it with API calls. It was pretty technical and hands-on, really focused on actual coding.

It took about 6 months and over a dozen people to get through this process. The interviews themselves were fine, not amazing, but I kept moving forward so I guess it was going well and I fit the culture. The HR person kept apologizing for how long it was taking and gave me hints that an offer was coming. They passed me around to different departments, then I'd hear nothing, then they'd reach out again. After I followed up a few times just to get closure, they finally said they're still trying to find a spot for me and will let me know. It's weird they won't officially reject me. Their communication and lack of respect for my time was really unprofessional. It made the company look bad. They also pay way less than others in the industry. It was also strange that some people I interviewed with mentioned there are better companies to work for, which was offputting.

I recently went through the interview process for the Data Engineer Intern position at Nasdaq. It was a pretty straightforward process. First, there was an online assessment that lasted about 90 minutes, which I could take anytime between October 29th and November 2nd. After that, I had two technical interviews and then a chat with HR. The first technical interview was on November 26th. They asked me about Python, Pandas, PySpark, Databricks, Linux commands, and also about my projects in Python, plus some behavioral questions. The second technical interview was on December 3rd. It covered similar topics. Since I had mentioned I had some ML experience, they also asked me about datasets and any data-engineering projects I'd done. Finally, the HR discussion happened on December 5th. They asked about my plans to relocate to Bangalore, what I knew about the company, my stipend expectations, and general information about the role. Overall, it felt very organized, the interviewers were nice, and communication was clear throughout.

I put in my application back in February 2025 and they got back to me exactly a month later in March 2025. All in all, the whole thing took about two months, starting the interviews in March and wrapping up with an offer in May. There were five steps involved, from the initial recruiter chat to the final offer. It kicked off with a 30-minute recruiter screen. Then, there was a 45-minute business interview with two Directors. After that, I had another 45-minute in-person business interview with two Senior Directors. The penultimate step was a 30-minute final business interview with yet another Senior Director. The very last part was the offer call with the recruiter.