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Motional Research Scientist Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~44 min
O(1) Insert Delete Random SetEasy
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Implement a set-like structure using an array and hash map to support insert, delete, and random access in average O(1) time.

Hash TablesArraysData StructuresMotional
Directed Graph Cycle DetectionMedium
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Determine whether a directed graph contains a cycle using DFS or topological sorting.

RecursionGraphsMotional
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Machine Learning7 questions · ~62 min
Standard vs Separable ConvolutionsMedium

Compare standard and depthwise separable convolutions, focusing on parameter efficiency, compute cost, and when each is the better choice.

Neural NetworksFeature EngineeringDeep LearningMotional
Handle Highly Imbalanced ClassificationMedium

Build a classifier for a rare-event problem and choose metrics and training tactics that work when positives are scarce.

Cross-ValidationFeature EngineeringSupervised LearningMotional
Vanishing Gradients in Deep NetworksMedium

Explain vanishing gradients in deep networks and how residual connections, batch normalization, and activation choice improve training.

Neural NetworksDeep LearningGradient DescentMotional
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Behavioral & Leadership26 questions · ~231 min
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More topics3 questions · ~27 min
Pedestrian Trajectory PredictionHard

Tests ability to design robust trajectory prediction for autonomous driving safety-critical scenarios.

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Autonomous Vehicle Architecture ExperienceEasy

Tests understanding of system architecture for autonomous driving stacks.

technical experiencearchitectureMotional
LiDAR-Camera Sensor Fusion PipelineHard

Tests system design and technical judgment for fusing asynchronous sensors in autonomous vehicles.

Feature StoreModel ServingMotional
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