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CME Group Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 Jun 2025
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7 Interview questions

A Vulnerability Governance was asked 5mo ago
Q. What is your experience with data analysis?
Ans. 

Extensive experience in data analysis using various tools and techniques.

  • Proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python for data analysis

  • Skilled in data visualization techniques to present findings effectively

  • Experience in cleaning and preprocessing large datasets for analysis

  • Ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights

  • Familiarity with SQL for querying databases and extracting rele...

A Vulnerability Governance was asked 5mo ago
Q. Explain vulnerability scanning statements.
Ans. 

Vulnerability scanning statement is a process of identifying security weaknesses in a system or network.

  • Vulnerability scanning involves automated tools that scan for known vulnerabilities in software, hardware, or network configurations.

  • It helps organizations identify and prioritize security risks so they can take appropriate measures to mitigate them.

  • Vulnerability scanning can be scheduled regularly to ensure ong...

A Vulnerability Governance was asked 5mo ago
Q. What do you understand by Vulnerability Scanning?
Ans. 

Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying security weaknesses in a system or network.

  • Automated tools are used to scan systems for known vulnerabilities

  • Helps organizations identify and prioritize security risks

  • Regular scanning is essential to maintain a secure environment

  • Results in a report detailing vulnerabilities found and recommendations for mitigation

A Senior SRE was asked 12mo ago
Q. Describe the DevOps implementation process for Terraform deployments.
Ans. 

DevOps implementation process for Terraform deployments involves version control, infrastructure as code, automation, and collaboration.

  • Utilize version control systems like Git to manage Terraform code

  • Implement infrastructure as code principles to define and provision resources

  • Leverage automation tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment

  • Encourage collaboration between development and o...

A Senior SRE was asked 12mo ago
Q. Describe your approach to running Terraform destroy on hundreds of resources.
Ans. 

Terraform destroy process for hundreds of sources involves careful planning and execution.

  • Use Terraform workspaces to manage multiple environments

  • Utilize Terraform modules for reusability and easier management

  • Implement proper tagging and naming conventions for resources

  • Consider using Terraform state file locking to prevent conflicts

  • Leverage Terraform's parallelism settings for faster execution

A Quant Dev was asked
Q. What is your visa status?
Ans. 

Visa status is dependent on individual circumstances and qualifications.

  • Visa status varies based on factors such as nationality, job offer, and education level.

  • Some common visa types for Quant Devs include H-1B, L-1, and O-1 visas.

  • Employers may sponsor visas for qualified candidates.

  • It is important to consult with an immigration lawyer to determine the best visa option.

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A Quant Dev was asked
Q. What is the difference between memory allocation on the stack versus the heap?
Ans. 

Stack memory is allocated automatically, while heap memory is allocated manually.

  • Stack memory is limited and has a fixed size, while heap memory is larger and can grow dynamically.

  • Stack memory is faster to access than heap memory.

  • Variables on the stack are automatically deallocated when the function they are in returns, while heap memory must be manually deallocated to avoid memory leaks.

  • Examples of stack memory i...

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CME Group Interview Experiences

17 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tableau, python, previous projects
  • Q2. Natural language processing, regression
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Clustering code on cricket anslytics

Round 3 - Case Study 

Audit assurance case study… examples and estimation

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I gave an interview for QA 3 position. The questions were good. Two coding question( Find prime numbers between 1 and 15, Find characters whose occurrence is more than one in String) and rest technical qu...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding Question from DS
  • Q2. Related to Tree and linked list
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding Question and SQL queries
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Logical reasoning questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strong reason to change your job

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Srujana Tekale

posted on 13 Jun 2025

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What does CME do?
  • Q2. Why do you think we have AI and if not then why turns out they dont and they are working on a private cloud based ai

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions related to resume. Questions on Python , GRC, GCP
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on Resume
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on resume and project fit
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion related to Compensation, Benefits, Culture

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for CME Group interview:
  • Python
  • GRC
  • Google Cloud platform

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you understand by Vulnerability Scanning?
  • Q2. Experience with data analysis?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about vulnerability scanning statement?
  • Ans. 

    Vulnerability scanning statement is a process of identifying security weaknesses in a system or network.

    • Vulnerability scanning involves automated tools that scan for known vulnerabilities in software, hardware, or network configurations.

    • It helps organizations identify and prioritize security risks so they can take appropriate measures to mitigate them.

    • Vulnerability scanning can be scheduled regularly to ensure ongoing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What matters most to you in a company?

Interview Questions & Answers

user image hareendra K

posted on 10 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About python modules and real time working scenarios
  • Q2. Devops implementation process for terraform deployments
  • Ans. 

    DevOps implementation process for Terraform deployments involves version control, infrastructure as code, automation, and collaboration.

    • Utilize version control systems like Git to manage Terraform code

    • Implement infrastructure as code principles to define and provision resources

    • Leverage automation tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment

    • Encourage collaboration between development and operat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Terraform destroy process for hundreds of sources.
  • Ans. 

    Terraform destroy process for hundreds of sources involves careful planning and execution.

    • Use Terraform workspaces to manage multiple environments

    • Utilize Terraform modules for reusability and easier management

    • Implement proper tagging and naming conventions for resources

    • Consider using Terraform state file locking to prevent conflicts

    • Leverage Terraform's parallelism settings for faster execution

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - no need to go into see technical stuff. Prepare about the processes that you have been already working on.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There interview process involving coding and systems design. I didn't do the best on systems design but the interviewer was a cool person so it wasn't too bad.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the systems design.

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

IT was quite hard but i managed

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why our company

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Mar 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions on experience
  • Q2. What is the visa status and so on
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on C++, smart pointers, what are they, how are they achieved.
  • Q2. STL questions, like what is the difference between std::list vs std::vector vs c style array
  • Q3. Difference between memory on stack vs heap
  • Ans. 

    Stack memory is allocated automatically, while heap memory is allocated manually.

    • Stack memory is limited and has a fixed size, while heap memory is larger and can grow dynamically.

    • Stack memory is faster to access than heap memory.

    • Variables on the stack are automatically deallocated when the function they are in returns, while heap memory must be manually deallocated to avoid memory leaks.

    • Examples of stack memory includ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - get your c++ basics right:
data types, operators, data structures, oops and memory management. STL and etc.

Project Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Please go through the JD carefully most of the discussions are on scenarios

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Directly apply to company portal.

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CME Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in CME Group interview?
CME Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the CME Group interview process are Technical, HR and Coding Test.
How to prepare for CME Group interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at CME Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at CME Group expect are SQL, Java, Python, CME and Troubleshooting.
What are the top questions asked in CME Group interview?

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  1. What do you understand by Vulnerability Scanni...read more
  2. What is the visa status and so...read more
  3. difference between memory on stack vs h...read more
How long is the CME Group interview process?

The duration of CME Group interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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based on 10 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 14%
Moderate 86%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 33%
2-4 weeks 50%
6-8 weeks 17%
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