Q
 
 : When interviewing for new dev roles, will I be expected to produce code? And if so, how much will I need to write?
 
 
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 : Every interview is different, but the short answer is "yes".
 <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/08/09/the-joel-test-12-steps-to-better-code/" href="https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/08/09/the-joel-test-12-steps-to-better-code/">
 Like Joel Spolsky wrote
 </a>
 , "Would you hire a magician without asking them to show you some magic tricks? Of course not".
 
 
 Many programmer job interviews follow this format:
 
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 Introductions
 </li>
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 Question about recent projects the candidate has worked on
 </li>
 <li>
 Easy Programming Question
 </li>
 <li>
 Pointer/Recursion Question
 </li>
 <li>
 Projects the company and team is working on
 </li>
 <li>
 Do you have any questions?
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Amid the standard job interview fare are sections to test and rate your programming ability. But you don't have to go into the test blind. Client Server's expert team of consultants are given comprehensive briefings on the hiring process of each company they work with. As part of preparing you for your interviews, we go through each stage, telling you what to expect.
 
 
 You will go into each stage knowing what's coming and how best to respond. The rest is up to you!
 
 
 
 
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The Big Q: Is it normal to write code during an interview?

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Software Engineer / Developer (Quantitative Python SQL) New York / WFH to $300k+
Are you a Software Engineer with strong Python and SQL coding skills combined with experience of working in a buy-side environment?
You could be progressing your career working on complex, real-time systems at a global Systematic Trading firm, with continual learning, development and problem solving opportunities.
As a Software Engineer you'll build components for both live trading and simulation, refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modelling and back-testing.
You'll be using Python and SQL to maintain and update the research platform, ensuring its stability, robustness and security as well as developing robust data checking and storage procedures and troubleshooting / resolving any systems related issues, code fixes and enhancements.
Location / WFH: 
You'll join a highly talented team in the New York office three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days.
Requirements: 
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<li>You are a Software Engineer with experience of designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a buy-side firm (i.e. Hedge Fund or systematic trading company)</li>
<li>You have expertise with Python</li>
<li>You're fluent with SQL and have experience with database design and large data sets</li>
<li>You have experience handling connections to execution / trade order management systems</li>
<li>Experience with C++ and KDB would also be of benefit</li>
<li>You're collaborative with excellent English language communication skills</li>
<li>You are degree educated, likely to MSc / PhD level - Computer Science or Quantitative discipline</li>
</ul>
Salary &amp; benefits: 
As a Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive salary (to $250k - $300k base) plus significant bonus and benefits package (c100%).
Apply now to find out more about this Software Engineer (Quantitative Python SQL Buy Side) opportunity.
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