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Machine LearningStart here. 5 questions · ~40 min
Detect Card Fraud with Imbalanced DataEasy

Build an imbalanced binary classifier for card fraud detection using class weighting, resampling, and threshold tuning with PR-focused evaluation.

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Walk Through Your ResearchMedium

Evaluates your research communication and justification of technical design decisions.

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Loss Function Trade-OffsMedium

Assesses your ability to reason about loss functions and their impact on training and outcomes.

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Coding4 questions · ~32 min
Custom Loss Function in PythonHard

Tests your coding skills and understanding of implementing loss functions correctly.

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Linked List Under Time PressureMedium

Assesses algorithmic problem-solving and coding execution under time constraints.

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Large-Scale Sampling ImplementationMedium

Evaluates your ability to design efficient data sampling for large datasets.

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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~32 min
Explaining Research to Non-ExpertsMedium

Tests communication of complex research under ambiguity, especially influencing non-experts and aligning stakeholders around action.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationOwnershipRRakuten Payment
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More topics1 question · ~8 min
Recommendation System for PaymentsHard

Evaluates system design skills for building a recommendation system in a payment context.

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