Technical but political
Technical but political
- Has a lot of smart engineers
- Decent career platform in China
- Heavy politics at the director level which eventually affects work
- Short review/reward cycles putting focus on short-term "shiny" projects that do not hold up
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The interview lasts about an hour. Lots of basic questions about programming are asked, but I cannot answer because I have already forgotten those concepts and principles. My previous projects and research experience were also discussed.
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United StatesFebruary 5, 2021The interview lasts about an hour. Lots of basic questions about programming are asked, but I cannot answer because I have already forgotten those concepts and principles. My previous projects and research experience were also discussed.
