Applications Support Engineer Interview Experience - Arlington, Texas
Process
After the behavioral section, I received a HackerRank request to be done within a week.
It consisted of three sections:
a. Math/probability multiple-choice questions (about 7-8) - 20 minutes b. Coding challenge: Pick one language from Python/MATLAB - 30 minutes c. Coding challenge: Pick one language from C/C++, Java, JavaScript - 30 minutes
The Python section was easy to moderate. The Java section was difficult, involving OOPs, threads, usage of Java keywords, and access specifiers. Both sections had two 'write a program' questions each, followed by multiple-choice questions. If you picked C/C++, expect the same level of difficulty as that of Java.
A phone technical interview followed, where I was drilled on more concepts and twisted scenarios.
No matter how good you are, they will eventually reject you. I wonder who even gets through. I've seen the best I know not clear the tech phone round.
In my opinion, this is a senseless approach to interviewing, and no one will have an equally good understanding of two languages at a time. For example, Python versus Java/C++ are at two ends of the spectrum.
You may get disappointed after they reject you, wondering where you went wrong, but it's okay. Apply elsewhere. Spend your energy on other things.
All the best!
Questions
Behavioral questions are the same as what others have mentioned.
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Interview Statistics
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MathWorks's interview process for their Applications Support Engineer roles in Arlington, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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MathWorks Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to workApplications Support Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, England, United KingdomMarch 12, 2021Pros: Competitive salary, great team, freedom in choosing projects.Cons: Nothing I can think of at the moment.
- 3.0A good place to work if you are lucky and put on the right trackApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 18, 2013Pros: MathWorks creates some of the best (and in some cases, only) scientific computing tools in the industry and is very well recognized. There is an impressive base of engineering grads (an MS is basically required for entry-level positions). In the large majority of cases, people work well together, and there is a cooperative atmosphere. Honesty is placed in very high esteem, and people try hard to conform to that standard. Benefits are very good (401k match percentage is almost unheard of in the industry). EDG/ASE does provide a good opportunity to try out different departments before making a transfer. If you do a good job and are well-liked, you will move up in the ranks fairly quickly.Cons: In EDG, if you are given the wrong manager (basically assigned by luck), then your career is doomed. Too many mandatory meetings and micromanagement. In some cases, I was asked to write a "plan" for a project that took as long as the actual project itself. There is a strict culture of doing things "the MathWorks way," even if there are better ways out there. Because of this, it takes forever for new features, and even bug fixes, to make their way into the customer's hands. Transferring between jobs inside the company is way more difficult than at other companies that I've worked at. The CS grads tend not to be as talented as engineering grads, yet they are courted more aggressively due to a lack of these types of people. Top-notch engineering grads will come here, whereas top-notch CS grads tend to turn down offers here because they would rather work for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, etc. Base salary is very mediocre. My starting salary at my new job was 25% higher.
- 4.0Great company to work for!Applications Support Engineer • Current EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 1, 2013Pros: Flexibility to let you learn, grow, and do what interests you. Treats employees well, with benefits, free breakfasts, etc. Very friendly work environment. Encourages and provides opportunities for you to participate in passions that are not related to work as well.Cons: No work from home. Not the job for you if you are looking to start on day 1; it takes 3 months of training before you start on the job.
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