I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Samsung Israel R&D Center in Apr 2023
Interview
Waited for 10 minutes before interview start, met the algorithm team leader, very long interview (around two hours total). Only theoretical and algorithmic questions, no code writing. Nothing else to add
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Lightning hits the ground at time x. At time y you hear the sound of thunder, calculate your distance from where the lightning struck using x and y
First, I had a short interview with the hiring manager. After that, I proceeded to two technical interviews. During these, there was a strong emphasis on describing my past experience and earlier projects. I was also asked an algorithm-related question connected to deep learning fundamentals, as also concepts such as MAP estimation
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Samsung Israel R&D Center (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Feb 2022
Interview
Two (challenging) technical interviews and one HR interview straight out of the 90's I'm with 20+ years of experience, was asked about my hobbies in high school, what did I learn in high school, what kind of trip I did post my army service. Where am I from and where I grew up (where are my parents from ??!?). I felt 22 again and as if we never learned about biases in recruitment...
