I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Microsoft (Cambridge, England) in Nov 2018
Interview
Ask about the previous project I worked on and the paper I published. Also ask some basic knowledge about generative models like VAE. Discuss my opinion about the future research project.
I spent hours preparing for the second interview but they cancelled an hour before. It appears they were never serious about hiring anyone or already had a candidate and were just going through the motions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would bring to this role that’s not on your resume?
I had two interviews with team leader and technical member to verify my skill levels and knowledge of machine learning and their goal.
The mood of interview process was very nice, but I could not be beyond next step.
Professional interview process with clear communication and well-structured questions. The interviewer was respectful and focused on relevant experience. Overall, a positive experience that provided good insight into the company’s culture and expectations.