Cognition AI Deployed Engineer Interview Experience
Cognition AI · Mid level · Forward Deployed Engineer
Interview process
The recruiter screen is to check whether you can fit into the fast-paced environment of the company. The take-home project is not a trivial one, and the timeline is a bit tight to submit a proper solution on time. This is probably done on purpose, to see how you can manage tight deadlines.
Interview rounds · 2
- 1
Recruiter screen
- Q1. Your largest customer is advocating for a new feature not in your roadmap. What do you do?
- Q2. What is your experience with agentic development?
- Q3. Are you able to work in a fast paced environment?
- 2
Take-home assignment
TechnicalCodingQ1. Build an event-driven automation using the Devin API that solves a engineering workflow problem.
How they answeredGive a 5 minute video demo to pitch the solution.
- Q2. 5 minute video demo to pitch the solution.
Tips from the candidate
Just be prepared to leave time for the take home assignment. They will send the assignment to you 1-2 days after the call, and you are only given a few days to complete it.
Company culture
Recruiter is pretty friendly, but seems that the team has a pretty workaholic culture.