Machine Learning Architect Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
I applied online, got contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn, passed the hiring manager interview, and proceeded to a technical coding interview with two machine learning engineers who have a maximum of 3 to 5 years of experience, but are now interviewing an architect. That's not the main problem. The biggest problem is that I was told by the hiring manager through the recruiter that the interview would not be code heavy, and instead would be focused on transformers; however, they did a full live coding interview on an archaic algorithm that has nothing to do with the job (AI agent development).
Total waste of time in preparing attention mechanisms, coding, etc.
Questions
Implement KNN algorithm.
A base class is implemented, you need to complete some of the methods.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cohere Health Machine Learning Architect role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Cohere Health's interview process for their Machine Learning Architect roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Cohere Health's Machine Learning Architect interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Cohere Health Work Experiences
- 4.0Solid startupSoftware Engineering Co-Op • Former EmployeeMay 30, 2022Pros: Lots of meaningful work to be done, relaxed culture.Cons: You might have to wear many hats as it is a startup.
- 2.0Poor management practicesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 13, 2026Pros: Remote work is available. Some hiring is happening.Cons: They made unrealistic promises to customers. Priorities were constantly changing. They were attempting to build a cheaper India team with no plans to manage the time or cultural differences, or the contractual obligations that block data access outside the US. There was a belief that AI is going to solve all the problems with development in a stack riddled with technical debt.
- 2.0Salary and CultureSoftware Engineer Coop • Former EmployeeApril 24, 2024Pros: There is a great work culture and everyone is so friendly.Cons: Coops are recruited only to get the job done. They don't convert to full-time, but shows that they have great conversion chances.
