Applications Support Engineer Interview Experience - Natick, Massachusetts
Process
I received an email regarding an initial interview almost two months after applying online. This was an initial HR interview concerning the position and my qualifications.
The HR representative asked me what I knew about the position and why I wanted to work there. I provided my reasoning for my interest.
She, somewhat robotically, repeated all the points written in the position description in response. Then she asked about my GPA and when I could start working. She inquired about my Master's thesis, for which I gave her a brief overview.
She then asked which field of work I was more interested in: Embedded, DSP, or Controls. Since I had worked in both Embedded and DSP (and I am actually more involved in image processing), I informed her of this.
She did not ask me any further questions. I asked her a few questions.
She stated that if I matched their requirements, I would receive an email.
I checked their website about an hour later, and it indicated that my profile did not match the current requirements. If the decision was made that quickly, I don't understand why I wasn't informed directly on the phone.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 170 interview experiences for the MathWorks Applications Support Engineer role in Natick, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
MathWorks's interview process for their Applications Support Engineer roles in Natick, Massachusetts is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for MathWorks's Applications Support Engineer interview process in Natick, Massachusetts.
MathWorks Work Experiences
- 1.0EDG is not the place you want to beApplications Support Engineer • Current EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 22, 2015Pros: Good name in the industry. Good compensation. Motivation to move out from EDG. Smart peers.Cons: Management in EDG doesn't care about ASE's career development or learning. All they want to do is save their a** and look good in front of higher management. The program is portrayed as one which gives flexibility and freedom to pursue your interests, but that is rarely the case. Managers start thrusting some stupid timelines and documents on you and will keep wanting you to do more technical support in the name of "Leadership Qualities."
- 4.0Good work-life balanceApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 11, 2013Pros: Great work-life balance. You get a chance to influence a lot of MATLAB and Simulink users around the world, regardless of job level. Wednesdays: free breakfasts. Smart people. Good work environment; fun. Yearly summer and winter outings.Cons: Salary It's a great company, and you get to influence a lot of users worldwide. I think the average pay should be a bit more.
- 4.0Application Support Engineer InternApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 2, 2014Pros: It is a very good company to work for. We get to learn social skills, like writing quick and well-organized technical emails, and speaking to customers on the phone. We also get to learn about all the toolboxes in MATLAB.Cons: Team members were helpful, but it was like micromanaging.
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