Behavioral & Leadership Questions — Machine Learning Engineer (Technical Screen)

Answer the following prompts concisely, using concrete examples from your experience. Where applicable, include measurable outcomes and what you learned.

1. Conflict With a Colleague

• Describe the situation and the root cause of the conflict.
• Explain the actions you took to resolve it (your role, steps, communication, decision process).
• State the outcome (include metrics if possible).
• What would you do differently next time, and why?

2. Project You Are Most Proud Of

• Provide the context: problem, users/customers, constraints, and timeline.
• Describe your role and specific responsibilities.
• Detail the solution (data, model/approach, systems), and your contributions.
• Share measurable impact (offline/online metrics, business results).
• Key learnings and trade-offs.

3. Why You’re Leaving Your Previous Company

• Be specific about push factors (what you’re moving away from) and pull factors (what attracts you to this opportunity).
• Explain how this role aligns with your skills, interests, and long-term goals.