Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
Got first round call with HR, then was proceeded to first technical round of interview with manager. Interview was more than an hour and the interviewer was nice and welcoming.
During the interview, I was asked about past experiences and several technical questions regarding ML and data science. Followed by live coding test which was a typical linked list implementation.
After the interview, I was ghosted. Contacted HR and interviewer and got no response. Quite unprofessional.
Questions
Implement a simple linked list data structure.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cerebras ML Engineer role in California.
Success Rate
Cerebras's interview process for their ML Engineer roles in California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Cerebras's ML Engineer interview process in California.
Cerebras Work Experiences
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- 3.0Good product and smart people but no work life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONNovember 24, 2025Pros: Highly motivated and smart people; good management and leadership; and great growth opportunity.Cons: No work-life balance; Canada pay significantly lower than US pay.
- 5.0Great companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAJanuary 6, 2023Pros: World-leading technology. Superb engineering talent. Excellent culture that values initiative and independence.Cons: A tough competitive environment for new hardware
