samsung | | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
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Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview consisted of multiple rounds, including coding challenges and discussions on machine learning fundamentals. The first round focused on coding a binary tree’s shortest path using breadth-first search (BFS). The second round involved a deep dive into the candidate’s current work in machine learning, followed by system design questions related to game ad ranking, optimizing for ad returns and revenue. Lastly, there was a product manager interview where the candidate was asked to discuss a past project and their cross-functional experience.
Technical Questions
- Coding: Binary tree shortest path using BFS.
- Machine Learning: Model evaluation, AUC, handling discrepancies between online and offline performance, user vector generation.
- System Design: Game ads ranking optimization.
Tips & Insights
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their previous projects in detail, especially in terms of cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and practical applications is crucial.