Machine Learning Scientist Interview Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview had 4 rounds:
- Round 1: Online test covering machine learning, statistics, and probability basics.
- Round 2: Screen call with a recruiter focusing on motivation, background, and an overview of the interview process.
- Round 3: Technical phone call with the team. The first part discussed past experience, and the second involved solving a presented business problem.
- Round 4: Virtual onsite, consisting of 3 rounds: two technical rounds similar to Round 3, and a final behavioral round.
I did not receive an offer but greatly appreciated the feedback provided after each interview round.
Questions
Apart from questions about past work, the main focus in the interviews was on how to solve different business problems with machine learning.
I recommend spending enough time searching for information about the problems that Booking.com solves using machine learning during preparation for an interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Booking.com Machine Learning Scientist role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Booking.com's interview process for their Machine Learning Scientist roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Booking.com's Machine Learning Scientist interview process in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Booking.com Work Experiences
4.0
Good for ML
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 13, 2022
Pros: Great ML community.
Good work-life balance.
Good compensation package.
Cons: - Lost trust in leadership: The leadership made mistakes in the layoffs in Corona and now with CS layoffs and the way they communicate it. Glenn, the CEO, showed zero empathy when communicating the decision.
- No "think big" culture.
- Basing promotions on a checklist rather than real impact.
- Lack of incremental career development steps (no role between Senior and Principal).
5.0
Interesting work, great people, and culture
Machine Learning Scientist • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 20, 2023
Pros: High skill of colleagues,
great work environment,
interesting work
Cons: Organization can be a bit chaotic.
5.0
The most human company I ever worked at
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
September 27, 2022
Pros: You feel that Booking actually cares about their employees and sees people in them.
The company helps you grow and is open to experiments as long as you can prove the business value.
You have multiple layers of protection in case something unethical happens to you.
Cons: Not quite an IT company, so the infrastructure could use some work.
- 4.0Good for MLMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 13, 2022Pros: Great ML community. Good work-life balance. Good compensation package.Cons: - Lost trust in leadership: The leadership made mistakes in the layoffs in Corona and now with CS layoffs and the way they communicate it. Glenn, the CEO, showed zero empathy when communicating the decision. - No "think big" culture. - Basing promotions on a checklist rather than real impact. - Lack of incremental career development steps (no role between Senior and Principal).
- 5.0Interesting work, great people, and cultureMachine Learning Scientist • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecember 20, 2023Pros: High skill of colleagues, great work environment, interesting workCons: Organization can be a bit chaotic.
- 5.0The most human company I ever worked atMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsSeptember 27, 2022Pros: You feel that Booking actually cares about their employees and sees people in them. The company helps you grow and is open to experiments as long as you can prove the business value. You have multiple layers of protection in case something unethical happens to you.Cons: Not quite an IT company, so the infrastructure could use some work.
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