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Software Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After an initial video call with the hiring manager, I was given a take-home assignment. I submitted it within a day and received a rejection, which surprised me since I thought I understood the open-ended nature of the task. While I appreciate the practice, I do feel these 'three-hour' challenges can be a waste of time if the company isn't genuinely interested in filling the role or if the candidate has no real shot. This felt like a red flag, as some company reviews suggest similar experiences. I did the work willingly for the practice, though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss previous projects and the obstacles encountered?
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Embedded Software Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding System Design Behavioral
First, there was a quick recruiter chat about my background and if I'm interested in embedded systems. After that, I had a technical interview where they asked C/C++ coding questions, gave me debugging scenarios to work through, and we talked a bit about system design. The people interviewing me were nice and offered useful tips.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would you go about debugging a memory leak in C?
- Can you explain the concept of interrupts in embedded systems?
- Tell me about a project where you had to integrate hardware and software.
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Mechanical Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
I sent in my application in October and didn't hear back until the end of February. The first stage was a one-hour phone chat with a technical recruiter and an engineer. It was mostly behavioral, focusing on fit and my experience. They were upfront about the demanding nature of the job, highlighting the fast pace and long hours, basically signaling a poor work-life balance. After that, I had to complete a timed assessment with design problems, but I felt rushed and couldn't finish everything. The final step was a video call with the hiring managers to go over my assessment. I had a feeling early on that it wasn't a perfect match, though I admit I could have performed better on the assessment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you experienced failure?
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Electrical Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with an HR screening interview, followed by a hiring manager interview. After that, they provided a technical assessment that lasted 2.5 hours. I made it to the tech assessment stage. I felt I did great on the assessment, but the feedback I received was strange - they said my answers were too academic and they wanted more practical answers. It felt like they were hesitant to hire people with advanced degrees. I asked for an example of what they meant for one of the assessment problems, but naturally, no one sent anything. The ironic part is that the company was founded by two PhD students, and they don't seem to value my expertise and extensive academic background. I don't think I'll be applying there again.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Have you worked with 3D printers before?
Formlabs Interview Questions
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“What is the CONCAT function in Google Sheets and how is it used?”
Read reports →“What are the pros and cons of using a DC motor versus a Stepper motor?”
Read reports →“What would be the estimated cost to manufacture a specific part with dimensions 1x 100x 1000x?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the technical aspects of a laser and how it focuses at a specific distance?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what backlash is in a mechanical system and describe methods to prevent or mitigate it?”
Read report →“What are your ideas for enhancing the z-direction movement of a 3D printer?”
Read report →“Regarding a specific 3D printing application, what polymer properties would you take into account?”
Read report →“What is one thing you would 3D print if you had the ability?”
Read report →“Can you list all the things you can think of that are related to printing?”
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