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Recursion Pharmaceuticals Scientist Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
71.4% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Recursion Pharmaceuticals.

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Machine Learning Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding

I had a screening call with the hiring manager. The questions were about recent advances in computer vision and were pretty standard and easy to get through. I had to work through some basic deep learning questions using pen and paper.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What are your thoughts on Recursion?
  • Can you discuss recent advances in Computer Vision?
  • Work through a couple of basic Deep Learning questions using pen and paper.
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Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview process had a total of 5 rounds, not including the initial recruiter contact. The interviewers were really nice and made sure I wasn't feeling stressed out. The questions they asked were pretty straightforward and directly related to the role. Overall, the process wasn't complicated and felt quite easy until I received the offer. The recruiters were also super responsive throughout.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Could you explain your reasons for choosing recursion?
  • Could you tell me about your previous PhD work?
  • How do you plan to organize your work?
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Scientist

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

First, a phone call to chat about your background. Then, a group seminar where you'll present your work. Finally, a one-on-one interview to gauge your personality and how well you fit the position.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about yourself?

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Scientist Interview Questions

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Could you explain your reasons for choosing recursion?

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Are you currently looking into other job opportunities?

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Can you describe a time you had to give someone negative feedback?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 Recursion Pharmaceuticals interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 40%
Behavioral 40%
Coding 13.3%
Presentation 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 85.7%
Difficult 14.3%

Candidate experience

Neutral 28.6%
Positive 71.4%