Illumina·Research Scientist

Illumina Research Scientist interview experience

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United StatesPosted Oct 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview experience felt extensive and deliberately thorough.

It started with early conversations that moved into multiple stages with different stakeholders, and it became clear they expected a lot of depth for the seniority level they were hiring.

A key part of the process was a presentation about my past experience, followed by additional technical conversations with team members. I ended up speaking with several people in 1:1 meetings, and some interviewers asked thoughtful, smart questions while others seemed less engaged. Even so, the discussions stayed centered on how I did research, how I think through problems, and how I formulate

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