Machine Learning Scientist Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
I received an email from the hiring manager regarding an online assessment on HackerRank. Even though all my test cases passed, the team never got back to me. I sent a follow-up email to the hiring manager, and he replied, "Should there be a fit, the machine learning team should get back to you."
Questions
Basic DSA questions,
Python,
SQL
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Wayfair Machine Learning Scientist role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Machine Learning Scientist roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Wayfair's Machine Learning Scientist interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wayfair Work Experiences
- 4.0The Science teamMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 26, 2025Pros: The peers are really smart; most of them are Ph.D.s.Cons: Salary is not high, and it is not easy to climb the corporate ladder. They cannot keep talent.
- 3.0Bad high-level management.Machine Learning Scientist • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 4, 2025Pros: - Decent compensation - Great teammates to work withCons: - Bad management from the high level.
- 2.0Poor leadership, people, and low retention rate.Machine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 21, 2025Pros: The projects are pretty interesting.Cons: The directors of MLS don't have IC experience, and they have unrealistic expectations of employees. The salary is low, and work-life balance is becoming worse after the pandemic. Growth is impossible.
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