Process
The first part was a phone screen, then a take-home assignment that required you to analyze a genetic dataset, followed by a phone interview discussion. I didn't make it to the on-site.
Questions
How would you handle a problem with a large class imbalance?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Tempus Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tempus's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral40%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Tempus's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
Tempus Work Experiences
5.0
ML in Tempus
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 4, 2025
Pros: Nice colleagues, impactful projects, rich data.
Cons: Unstable stock, lower payment compared to other AI companies.
5.0
Highly impactful work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
December 29, 2022
Pros: Talented technology organization, opportunity for growth, and work with real impact on patient wellbeing.
Cons: It is sometimes difficult to maintain work-life balance.
4.0
Interesting work, chaotic culture, below-market pay
AI/ML Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 25, 2025
Pros: The data that Tempus has and the projects it is incubating are really interesting and have real potential for impact (financially and to patients).
Cons: Pay is indeed below market, but it may be a justified trade-off if the stock goes 2-3x from here (possible, but challenging).
Additionally, priorities change often based on customer asks, and the company lacks clear/consistent product direction.
- 5.0ML in TempusMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 4, 2025Pros: Nice colleagues, impactful projects, rich data.Cons: Unstable stock, lower payment compared to other AI companies.
- 5.0Highly impactful workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesDecember 29, 2022Pros: Talented technology organization, opportunity for growth, and work with real impact on patient wellbeing.Cons: It is sometimes difficult to maintain work-life balance.
- 4.0Interesting work, chaotic culture, below-market payAI/ML Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 25, 2025Pros: The data that Tempus has and the projects it is incubating are really interesting and have real potential for impact (financially and to patients).Cons: Pay is indeed below market, but it may be a justified trade-off if the stock goes 2-3x from here (possible, but challenging). Additionally, priorities change often based on customer asks, and the company lacks clear/consistent product direction.
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