National Center for Supercomputing Applications Interview Questions
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National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty easy, they just asked my past research experience, and it was virtual as well, but the actual job could be in person or not. I also needed to be a UIUC student I believe.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your past research experience.
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Research Programmer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
I applied directly through their job portal. The interview process spanned two days. The first day involved a one-hour interview, and the second day was a more extensive six-hour session that included a presentation and one-on-one interviews. After completing the interviews, I experienced a complete lack of communication, despite being told to reach out if needed. Even after eight months, I haven't received any rejection or update. HR stated they were still considering my application, but there has been no further response since then. It felt like they were very interested initially, but then communication just stopped.
Confirmed questions1 question
- They asked questions based on some content from a PDF they had.
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Programme Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a 45-minute zoom interview. They asked for my preference and then scheduled it. It was a single round with the team lead and project manager. They asked about my past projects, my github, and my experience with linux and python.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Do you know what a genome is?
- Can you explain Agile as it relates to your resume?
- What is list comprehension in Python?
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Research Programmer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process included 18 technical questions and 6 coding questions, which were noted as simple and straightforward. While there wasn't an opportunity for self-introduction, questions were allowed at the end. The pace was quite fast as the interview was expected to last an hour.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss your background in machine learning and data mining?
- Could you explain your understanding of polymorphism?
- What aspects of this role are most appealing to you?
National Center for Supercomputing Applications Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from National Center for Supercomputing Applications interview reports.
“What is list comprehension in Python?”
Read reports →“Do you know what a genome is?”
Read reports →“What is the project lifecycle in Github?”
Read reports →“What classes are you currently enrolled in this semester?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where you don't know a Linux command?”
Read report →“Could you explain your understanding of polymorphism?”
Read report →“Which Linux commands are you familiar with?”
Read report →“How would you apply _____ on _____?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your background in machine learning and data mining?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 National Center for Supercomputing Applications interview reports.