Process
First round: telephone interview, 8 minutes, simple behavior question. Made the appointment for the second round.
From HR's email:
- Basic math: calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra
- Programming concepts: programming constructs, style, and logic
- One programming language (C recommended, C++, or Java). If C++ is selected, you must understand syntax and structure, compilation, and OOP concepts.
- MATLAB: basic MATLAB syntax, commonly used functions, and documented concepts
- One specific engineering discipline that best fits your background. Select from:
- Control Systems: classical control, modern control, and non-linear systems
- Signals Processing: concepts such as aliasing, convolution, and transforms
- Embedded Systems: Real Time Operating Systems, Scheduling, and General OS Concepts
Questions
Why are you good for this position?
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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
5.0
Amazing people, great work atmosphere, awesome perks
Applications Support Engineer • Current Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
August 21, 2014
Pros: Very friendly and supportive co-workers.
Awesome perks.
The company really cares about employees.
Lot of opportunities for leadership roles.
Easy switch to different teams.
They are getting bigger every year, so it's exciting to be a part of the growth.
Cons: The review process is too elaborate. The stakeholder plan is a major part of salary; without it, the salary looks just average.
4.0
Application Support Engineer Intern
Applications Support Engineer • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
October 2, 2014
Pros: 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.
4.0
Great place for software engineers
Applications Support Engineer • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
March 19, 2014
Pros: Software engineers are highly respected and regarded at this company. Technical abilities are very important to succeed here.
Cons: Career growth seems to be limited, especially to get into the business side.
- 5.0Amazing people, great work atmosphere, awesome perksApplications Support Engineer • Current EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 21, 2014Pros: Very friendly and supportive co-workers. Awesome perks. The company really cares about employees. Lot of opportunities for leadership roles. Easy switch to different teams. They are getting bigger every year, so it's exciting to be a part of the growth.Cons: The review process is too elaborate. The stakeholder plan is a major part of salary; without it, the salary looks just average.
- 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.
- 4.0Great place for software engineersApplications Support Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 19, 2014Pros: Software engineers are highly respected and regarded at this company. Technical abilities are very important to succeed here.Cons: Career growth seems to be limited, especially to get into the business side.
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