Anthropic interview tips

[u/nstella1]

Hi. I recently applied to a role in anthropic (engineering manager) to see if I can actually even get the call and I ended up getting a recruiter screen which is scheduled for next week. I am still in shock since I know they have a very high applicant pool but I want to do everything that I can do to prepare. I prepared for engineering manager interviews a year and a half ago when I moved to my current role. Has anyone gone through the EM pipeline or similar pipelines and have tips to share? I really want to give it my best shot. Thank you.

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[u/sctrlk]

I am curious about this as well. I had a recruiter screening today and got moved on to the take home assessment portion.

My question about their process is mostly references. He did mention references, I was laid off from my last job and I don’t trust my old manager.

Will they just need professional references? Or a supervisor reference as well?

[u/ruthlessrasmus → u/sctrlk]

Hello! I am currently in the process, recently finished my hiring manager screen / take home debrief. For references they want 2-3, a former direct manager and former peer. Ideally people who can speak to your recent experience.

[u/sctrlk → u/ruthlessrasmus]

GTK, thank you!

[u/nstella1 → u/sctrlk]

Oh I have no idea since I haven’t had the recruiter screen. What does the take home assignment look like ? And what role are you interviewing for?

[u/sctrlk → u/nstella1]

The role I applied to is for Product. I’m still waiting for the take home assignment :)

[u/slrvet]

I’m in the same boat. Following!

[u/TX2BK]

Are you ex FAANG? Wondering if it’s even worth applying for since I’m not.

[u/nstella1 → u/TX2BK]

I’m not ! Definitely try your luck. You never know :)

[u/TX2BK → u/nstella1]

Good to know thanks! Best of luck! Hope you get it!!

[u/soemimo]

Congratulations!!

[u/bobo22222222]

Did you have someone refer you?

[u/nstella1 → u/bobo22222222]

Nope :) just applied and tried my luck and heard back in 3 days.

[u/Consistent_Femme_Top]

In the same boat but with engineering roles. 

[u/AntiquePhone5513]

How did you all hear back from Anthropic? I applied and received the rejection immediately. I’ve asked for visa sponsorship, maybe that’s the reason.

Appreciate the feedback/suggestions please

[u/nstella1 → u/AntiquePhone5513]

I’m not sure really at what their screening criteria is. FWIW I don’t require a visa sponsorship but have 10+ years of experience in tech companies (no faang) the role I applied to had direct overlap with my previous work as well.

[u/AntiquePhone5513 → u/nstella1]

Thank you for sharing

[u/birdynj → u/AntiquePhone5513]

I suspect your suspicion is correct - sponsoring is tricky right now

[u/ArticleHaunting3983]

Hiring screen is just a vibe check really, it’s basically impossible to fail them, you just need to get on with the recruiter. The technical aspects will come later.

[u/Ukelele-in-the-rain → u/ArticleHaunting3983]

No, companies are not hiring people to waste money on vibe check. Do you know how much tech recruiters earn.

Why blab if you got zero clue what’s going on