Associate Machine Learning Scientist Interview Experience
August 12, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There was an initial HackerRank test, followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager. I was asked to discuss a machine learning case study. It was an interactive discussion. I haven't heard back yet.
Questions
Was asked to discuss a machine learning case study.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Wayfair Associate Machine Learning Scientist role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Associate Machine Learning Scientist roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wayfair's Associate Machine Learning Scientist interview process in United States.
Wayfair Work Experiences
4.0
Great Start, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
March 19, 2014
Pros: Laid-back environment, a good place to start your career.
Cons: The compensation was not very competitive.
2.0
Learning, But Job Not Guaranteed
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
September 28, 2016
Pros: Learned a few things. It’s nice to come into the company with a group of new hires.
Cons: Wayfair Labs does not guarantee you a job.
They consistently and intentionally hire more people than they plan to keep beyond the two-month Labs program.
The recruiter will NOT tell you this, even if you outright ask about it.
1.0
The leader of instability and insecurity
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
January 22, 2024
Pros: The actual engineering layer is great; very competent individuals.
Cons: The management layer sucks; they don't know what they are doing, especially high C-level.
- 4.0Great Start, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 19, 2014Pros: Laid-back environment, a good place to start your career.Cons: The compensation was not very competitive.
- 2.0Learning, But Job Not GuaranteedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 28, 2016Pros: Learned a few things. It’s nice to come into the company with a group of new hires.Cons: Wayfair Labs does not guarantee you a job. They consistently and intentionally hire more people than they plan to keep beyond the two-month Labs program. The recruiter will NOT tell you this, even if you outright ask about it.
- 1.0The leader of instability and insecuritySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlin, Berlin, GermanyJanuary 22, 2024Pros: The actual engineering layer is great; very competent individuals.Cons: The management layer sucks; they don't know what they are doing, especially high C-level.
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