From Anthropic interviews to HFTs prep - what's the biggest jump?

Cleared Anthropic interviews recently and I'm currently working remotely at a US startup. Now I'm shifting my focus toward HFT interviews (Citadel, Two Sigma, etc.).

The interview styles seem completely different. For those who've been through both, what surprised you the most? Any resources or preparation strategies that made a noticeable difference?

Happy to discuss my Anthropic interview experience if it helps anyone.

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u/Careful_Feeling6757 — 1 day ago

Preparing for HFT interviews while working at a US startup - looking for advice.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working remotely at a US based seed-stage startup while preparing for software engineering interviews. I recently cleared interview rounds with OpenAI and Anthropic, and my next goal is preparing for HFT companies like Citadel and Two Sigma. Balancing work with interview prep has been challenging, but I'm trying to stay consistent with DSA, problem-solving, and CS fundamentals every day.

If anyone has questions about interview preparation, remote startup roles, or job hunting, I'd be happy to share my experience in the comments or DMs.

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u/Careful_Feeling6757 — 1 day ago

Got my remote role through a US seed-stage startup.

Hi everyone,

While preparing for SWE interviews, I recently landed a remote role at a US-based seed-stage startup after applying through an online job platform. The process took a few weeks, and I spent a lot of time preparing for interviews and improving my resume. If anyone is looking for remote opportunities, I'd be happy to answer any questions about my experience in the comments or DMs.

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u/Careful_Feeling6757 — 1 day ago