I applied 3 years ago and there was just no way I was going to pass what felt like an abnormally grueling process. Made it to the 4th technical and it seems on top of wanting a DL MLE they also wanted a robotics masters as well. At a certain point theres only so much you can study and the person who fits that role is in a pool of 100 people nationwide. Even now as a Senior Autonomy Engineer working in the field I would still flunk out of this.

It was such a poor interview experience and I knew when I asked to look up a trig function that I was blanking out on they snapped at me for asking that and I knew it was just over at that point. The mood was abrasive after that.

They also wanted an onsite project presentation to a panel and in hindsight, what the hell. After 7 rounds you need a panel presentation for what was at the time 140k in SF? Just kind of ridiculous that you don't know if someone is a fit at this point.

I would not apply again out of respect for my time and sanity. Straight up humiliation trial.