Process
The initial technical interview lasted one hour. The interview questions were pretty much what you find on Glassdoor.
I felt comfortable in my field (Controls), but I believe a brush-up on programming is potentially a saver.
Questions
What is polymorphism?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 957 interview experiences for the MathWorks Applications Support Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
MathWorks's interview process for their Applications Support Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral44%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for MathWorks's Applications Support Engineer interview process in United States.
MathWorks Work Experiences
4.0
Good place for engineers
Applications Support Engineer • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
July 7, 2025
Pros: Nice culture and good colleagues to work with.
Cons: Not much in terms of perks and salary.
4.0
Smart Tech, Stupid Interview Process
Applications Support Engineer • Current Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
January 18, 2014
Pros: Good technical knowledge among the employees.
Cons: Stupid interviews and very little hope.
3.0
Friendly, Smart People, Low Pay
Applications Support Engineer • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
September 2, 2013
Pros: Peaceful area and friendly environs.
Smart people who really know their stuff.
Free cookies on Friday and free breakfast on Wednesday.
Cons: Managers focus way too much on the so-called company culture and the "MW way" of doing things. What really matters is not given enough importance.
Low salary.
- 4.0Good place for engineersApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 7, 2025Pros: Nice culture and good colleagues to work with.Cons: Not much in terms of perks and salary.
- 4.0Smart Tech, Stupid Interview ProcessApplications Support Engineer • Current EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesJanuary 18, 2014Pros: Good technical knowledge among the employees.Cons: Stupid interviews and very little hope.
- 3.0Friendly, Smart People, Low PayApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 2, 2013Pros: Peaceful area and friendly environs. Smart people who really know their stuff. Free cookies on Friday and free breakfast on Wednesday.Cons: Managers focus way too much on the so-called company culture and the "MW way" of doing things. What really matters is not given enough importance. Low salary.
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