Process
A machine learning (CV or NLP) challenge that is not too hard, and a coding interview with an engineer. Not too hard. But I think the bar is a little high.
Questions
They asked me to complete an ML take-home project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Scale AI Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
Scale AI's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive30%
Neutral35%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Scale AI's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
Scale AI Work Experiences
2.0
Gigantic Annotation Pipeline
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
June 25, 2025
Pros: Work with frontier labs
* Fast growing environment
* Potential fast career growth
Cons: Possible shipwreck due to Meta’s acquisition
5.0
High-Achieving Place with Great People!
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
September 13, 2022
Pros: - Insanely smart people
- Great career trajectories
- Company growth that is out of this world
- Inspiring CEO
- Friendly culture
Cons: Not many people do work hard, but it is worth it.
1.0
Non Existent Leadership
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
April 8, 2020
Pros: A lot of the employees have a great pedigree.
Cons: arrogant, inexperienced kids in leadership positions
dishonest business practices
not a software company - body shop
misrepresent the company during interviews
toxic culture at times
- 2.0Gigantic Annotation PipelineMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAJune 25, 2025Pros: Work with frontier labs * Fast growing environment * Potential fast career growthCons: Possible shipwreck due to Meta’s acquisition
- 5.0High-Achieving Place with Great People!Machine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 13, 2022Pros: - Insanely smart people - Great career trajectories - Company growth that is out of this world - Inspiring CEO - Friendly cultureCons: Not many people do work hard, but it is worth it.
- 1.0Non Existent LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAApril 8, 2020Pros: A lot of the employees have a great pedigree.Cons: arrogant, inexperienced kids in leadership positions dishonest business practices not a software company - body shop misrepresent the company during interviews toxic culture at times
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