Cboe Interview Guide
Everything we know about interviewing at Cboe: the process stage by stage, what each round tests, compensation by level, and reports from candidates who interviewed.
Interviewing at Cboe
What the process looks like, and what Cboe is really testing for.
Cboe runs an interview loop that combines recruiter or phone screens, behavioral questions, and repeated technical evaluation, often with take-home or coding-style work. Across reports, the tone is frequently described as friendly and organized, and many candidates felt the “technical” part arrived as targeted questions rather than an early full grilling.
The topics that show up most consistently in their question set are Python, Business Analysis, Network and Information Security, Data Parsing, Quantitative Finance, Data Structures, Linux, and Test Automation. You should also expect explicit behavioral and soft-skill coverage around stakeholder communication, problem solving, and recruiter communication, since these appear very prominently in the topic distribution.
Candidate reports show a range of loop shapes. Some candidates describe a short sequence, moving from phone screen to take-home to back-to-back live interviews, while others report a longer run of many back-to-back calls including HR and leadership. Across the aggregated data provided, the difficulty distribution is mostly medium and hard, and the offer rate in the dataset is 0.0%, so you should be prepared for a high rejection probability even when the process feels positive.
Even when the loop is described as friendly and organized, multiple reports indicate take-home assignments and code or analysis tests that become the decisive hurdle, and some candidates report little to no feedback or closure after submission.
The Cboe interview process
5 stages, based on 114 candidate reports.
Initial screening
Varies by candidate and roleYou can expect an initial screening focused on basic qualifications and fit, commonly a resume or background walkthrough with recruiter or HR, and in some cases a call with regional management. Prepare to explain your alignment with the role and how you like to work, since the process commonly starts with fit and professional communication.
Behavioral interview
Varies by candidate and roleYou will be asked behavioral questions to assess cultural fit, interpersonal skills, and how you handle problem solving and leadership topics. The topic set highlights stakeholder communication, recruiter communication, and behavioral interviewing, so plan structured examples that connect actions to outcomes.
Technical assessment(s) and/or take-home
Varies by candidate and roleSome candidates complete coding tests or take-home assignments as part of technical assessment. The topic set indicates strong emphasis on Python, data structures, data parsing, and role relevant domain areas, and reports describe take-homes as substantive rather than busywork.
Technical interviews
Varies by candidate and roleYou may move into live technical interviews that cover domain knowledge and the technical execution expected for the role. The topic distribution includes data structures, business analysis, quantitative finance, security, Linux, and test automation, so tailor your prep to the role you are interviewing for.
Final interviews and decision
Varies by candidate and roleFinal interviews are described as deeper checks on analytical abilities, problem solving, and communication capacity, sometimes including global or leadership style conversations. A final decision is then made, and some reports mention limited feedback or silence after key steps, so be ready for minimal post-loop closure.
What Cboe evaluates
How often each skill shows up across reported interview loops.
Interview guides by role
Each guide has the questions Cboe interviewers actually ask, the loop structure, and total compensation by level.
What Cboe pays, by level
Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.
Insider tips
Patterns from candidates who got offers, and the mistakes that most often sink a loop.
Real interview experiences by role
Read what candidates said about interviewing at Cboe: the loop, difficulty, and outcomes, straight from recent reports for each role.
Cboe interview FAQ
Answered from real candidate and workplace data, marked up for rich results.
What people say about Cboe
Verbatim snippets pulled from employee and candidate reviews.
Cboe is a great workplace with excellent technology utilization.
Management changes are occurring at a rapid pace, which can be challenging.
Management should consider replacing the CEO to align company leadership with employee interests.
Fire Craig.
Cboe has been a phenomenal place to work, offering a solid work-life balance, decent pay, and good benefits.
The current CEO's lack of investment in employee welfare is concerning, especially with layoffs occurring despite record profits.
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