Top-down decisions, too much politics. Do not recommend
Top-down decisions, too much politics. Do not recommend
Stability, diverse projects, and an international working environment.
Huge gap between business owners/stakeholders and technical people.
Bad processes, lack of flexibility, reporting to managers is more important than actually improving user experience.
Bad AB-testing platform.
Almost no collaborative spirit between the teams.
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Bad experience. I went through no less than 5 interviews with them... for nothing! * 1st interview: HR, nothing to report. * 2nd interview: Technical with a replacement (the regular person being on paternity leave). Very easy questions, to the point
Senior Software Engineer
Coding exercises (multiple rounds, language at choice, didn't compile the code), then system design, then a chat with higher management (a mix of behavioral, motivation, background, etc.). Challenging a bit but not difficult. Some team members are in
ML Researcher
There are several steps involved in the hiring process: * Telephonic interview * Face-to-face technical group discussion * Technical presentation with group heads in Japan (Skype) * Online coding test * Technical presentation with the research advis
Software Developer
ParisMay 1, 2022Bad experience. I went through no less than 5 interviews with them... for nothing! * 1st interview: HR, nothing to report. * 2nd interview: Technical with a replacement (the regular person being on paternity leave). Very easy questions, to the point
Senior Software Engineer
ParisApril 1, 2022Coding exercises (multiple rounds, language at choice, didn't compile the code), then system design, then a chat with higher management (a mix of behavioral, motivation, background, etc.). Challenging a bit but not difficult. Some team members are in
ML Researcher
ParisJanuary 1, 2016There are several steps involved in the hiring process: * Telephonic interview * Face-to-face technical group discussion * Technical presentation with group heads in Japan (Skype) * Online coding test * Technical presentation with the research advis
