Mysql Database Administrator Interview Experience - Natick, Massachusetts
May 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- A call from HR: Asked about background and why you are looking for a new job.
- A call from the Hiring Manager: Asked MySQL questions (lasted for 45-50 minutes).
- A call from HR: Asked about visa status and requested an on-site presentation followed by interviews.
- Onsite presentation: 30 minutes (comprised of "Who am I?", "What are my achievements?", and "Why MathWorks should hire me?").
- After the presentation: One-on-one with 3 MySQL DBAs/Sr. Developers, etc.
- 40-minute lunch with the HR team.
- Post-lunch: Followed by 5 one-on-one interviews with DBAs/Developers/Engineers, etc.
Questions
Why MathWorks?
If offered another competitor, what would you do? I wish to check your views on loyalty.
Explain what a DBA is and your day-to-day work schedule at your current employer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the MathWorks Mysql Database Administrator role in Natick, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
MathWorks's interview process for their Mysql Database Administrator roles in Natick, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for MathWorks's Mysql Database Administrator interview process in Natick, Massachusetts.
MathWorks Work Experiences
4.0
Work-life balance
Senior Quality Engineer • Current Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
February 21, 2024
Pros: Perfect for maintaining work-life balance.
Cons: No stock options and more restrictions for QEs.
3.0
Management is poor
Quality Engineer • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
December 17, 2023
Pros: Employee-focused. Most developers are lifers.
Cons: Management is poor. Verticals are not well defined. Work is not time managed properly. Climbing the ladder is hard and tedious.
4.0
Helpful Team, Old Tech
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
August 3, 2025
Pros: 1. Great team. The mentor and manager are helpful.
Cons: 1. Old tech stack. Need to choose a good team.
- 4.0Work-life balanceSenior Quality Engineer • Current EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 21, 2024Pros: Perfect for maintaining work-life balance.Cons: No stock options and more restrictions for QEs.
- 3.0Management is poorQuality Engineer • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 17, 2023Pros: Employee-focused. Most developers are lifers.Cons: Management is poor. Verticals are not well defined. Work is not time managed properly. Climbing the ladder is hard and tedious.
- 4.0Helpful Team, Old TechSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 3, 2025Pros: 1. Great team. The mentor and manager are helpful.Cons: 1. Old tech stack. Need to choose a good team.
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