Process
HR interview first, and then the tech interview. The tech interview was not passed.
Questions
I was asked a lot of math problems first, and then 2-3 programming languages. They asked many homework questions in linear algebra, and I mostly forgot how to solve them.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the MathWorks Applications Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
MathWorks's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral49%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having good feelings for MathWorks's Applications Engineer interview process in United States.
MathWorks Work Experiences
5.0
Nice life-work balance
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 25, 2025
Pros: Close relationship with colleagues and good work-life balance.
Cons: Career growth path is not clear.
5.0
Fun products for engineers and scientists
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
December 12, 2012
Pros: There are no investors to mess up product development for ledger sheets.
Cons: can't be a cool bean.
4.0
Good Company, Low Salary
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
July 7, 2022
Pros: Good company. Gives you a chance to work as you wish.
Cons: Salary is a little lower than...
- 5.0Nice life-work balanceApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 25, 2025Pros: Close relationship with colleagues and good work-life balance.Cons: Career growth path is not clear.
- 5.0Fun products for engineers and scientistsApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 12, 2012Pros: There are no investors to mess up product development for ledger sheets.Cons: can't be a cool bean.
- 4.0Good Company, Low SalaryApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 7, 2022Pros: Good company. Gives you a chance to work as you wish.Cons: Salary is a little lower than...
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