Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
October 21, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
HR gave me a phone interview asking about my background and introduced me to this role. Then I was invited to a technical interview. The interviewer asked some deep learning questions, then gave me an algorithm question (medium to hard).
Questions
Explain gradient vanishing and exploding in neural network.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Pinterest Machine Learning Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral0%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in Canada.
Pinterest Work Experiences
5.0
Machine learning engineer
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 8, 2018
Pros: Perks
* Free food
* Impact of work
* Friendly people
* Good manager
Cons: Food can be improved despite free.
No other issues.
4.0
Great place to work
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 4, 2025
Pros: Remote work options available. Unlimited PTO.
Cons: Leadership keeps changing direction many a time.
5.0
Great place to work
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
September 27, 2022
Pros: Good company, smart and fun coworkers. Great ownership, even for junior engineers. Fun projects.
Cons: Lack of high-level vision in each team.
- 5.0Machine learning engineerMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2018Pros: Perks * Free food * Impact of work * Friendly people * Good managerCons: Food can be improved despite free. No other issues.
- 4.0Great place to workMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 4, 2025Pros: Remote work options available. Unlimited PTO.Cons: Leadership keeps changing direction many a time.
- 5.0Great place to workMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 27, 2022Pros: Good company, smart and fun coworkers. Great ownership, even for junior engineers. Fun projects.Cons: Lack of high-level vision in each team.
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