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Software Engineer Intern/Co Op (Summer 2024)

Cohere

Department: Engineering

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Job requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
  • Available for a full-time 3-6 month internship, co-op, or research work term (May - August)

Technologies

  • Machine Learning
  • NLP
  • API Development
  • Data Pipelines
  • CI/CD

Prep Questions

Behavioral

How do you ensure the code you write is maintainable, scalable, and follows best practices in software engineering?

Strong response

Code quality standards

Testing and debugging processes

Experience with code reviews

Situational

Can you share an example of a time when you had to troubleshoot and resolve a complex technical issue in a project? What was your approach?

Strong response

Description of the technical issue

Diagnosis and troubleshooting steps

Collaboration and resolution

Behavioral

How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively when working on multiple projects simultaneously?

Strong response

Task prioritization methods

Time management strategies

Handling project changes

Situational

Describe a situation where you had to quickly learn and adapt to a new technology or programming language. How did you approach this challenge?

Strong response

Technology or language learned

Learning approach

Application of new knowledge

Behavioral

Can you describe a challenging project you worked on during your studies that involved building machine learning models or NLP products?

Strong response

Description of the project

Challenges faced

Approach taken to overcome challenges

Impact of the project

Behavioral

How do you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the field of machine learning and NLP?

Strong response

Methods used to stay updated

Examples of conferences or courses attended

Involvement in hackathons or open-source projects

Situational

Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work autonomously on a high-impact project? How did you ensure its success?

Strong response

Description of the project

Actions taken to ensure success

Results achieved

Behavioral

How do you approach collaborating with cross-functional teams, especially when working on projects that involve both frontend and backend development?

Strong response

Communication strategies

Experience with cross-functional collaboration

Handling challenges in teamwork

Situational

Describe a situation where you had to provide technical documentation for a project. How did you ensure the documentation was clear and comprehensive?

Strong response

Documentation process followed

Clarity and comprehensiveness of documentation

Feedback incorporation

Behavioral

How do you approach giving and receiving feedback in a team setting, especially when working on code reviews or collaborative projects?

Strong response

Feedback communication style

Experience with code reviews

Handling feedback constructively