I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Draper in Aug 2020
Interview
I applied through an employee referral. First I had a phone call with the hiring manager, then an extensive virtual interview with the team (would normally have been in person). The team interview included me giving a 30 minute technical presentation, questions, then 7 separate 30 minute interviews with 1 or 2 people from the team. One of the interviews was with an HR rep who went over all the benefits. There was ample opportunity to ask questions and get to know the team.
The hiring manager made a verbal offer over the phone and gave me some time to think it over. We negotiated a few days later and then I received a formal written offer. Overall it was a very professional and positive experience. They were very communicative and seemed like any delays were because they're very busy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked how I thought their technology could be applied to a certain situation.
First you start with a round of behavioral and get to know you questions. If selected to move on you will then have to give a technical presentation in which everyone from the department is invited and will grill you following your presentation. Overall a very standard process but hard to BS your way through it is you have no idea what you're talking about. Select a technical subject that you are able to defend and you will be fine.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Draper
Interview
Applied, received email for an initial phone screening. Lasted slightly under an hour. Was asked general questions about my background, and listened to the interviewers about the projects they lead.
Was contacted later to schedule full interview. Consisted of a 5 hour day of interviews with team members. Gave a technical talk about a project I worked on.
Overall, very relaxed and informal process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a problem that you solved (technical talk).
Otherwise, general questions about technical background.
I applied online. I interviewed at Draper in Oct 2020
Interview
The draper lab interview was challenging with detailed technical questions asked during multiple one on one interviews. A technical presentation was required. The staff was friendly and thorough in their technical analysis.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What challenges did you encounter in a recent design, and how would you have done it differently
