I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dow (Houston, TX) in Jan 2023
Interview
Asked mainly for behavioral questions and some details about myself. The interview only lasted for about an hour. They also gave me more information about the position and what I would be working on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Describe a time where you demonstrated leadership skills.
1-on-1 or 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 interview with the hiring manager and senior members of team. They ask questions related to the projects they plan to give. Somewhat informal, but very technical in detail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had to convince a technician on your approach/methodology, how would you go about doing it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Dow (Texas City, TX) in Jan 2026
Interview
A 10-minute research presentation followed by a long Q&A (approx. 45-60 mins total). The panel consisted of three scientists with heavy Statistics and Chemical Engineering backgrounds. The vibe is more "Applied Data Science" than "Computational Physics."
Pros:
- Respectful environment; they give you ample time to finish your presentation before asking questions.
- Interesting look into how traditional giants are adopting RAG and LLMs for internal documentation.
Cons:
- Heavy emphasis on specific domain fit (e.g., Polymers). If your PhD is in Inorganic/Crystals, the gap might be a dealbreaker regardless of ML skill.
I applied online. I interviewed at Dow (Amsterdam)
Interview
I was invited to the location where together with a group of other candidates we had a comp y presentation followed by interviews and solving a business case. Prior to that I sent my resume. The interview was nice, people interviewing me were informed and asked good questions.