Summary
An AI engineer who completed 15 interviews in late 2025 observed a significant shift in hiring practices. Instead of deep theoretical knowledge like math proofs or Transformer internals, interviews focused on practical application, project decisions, and problem-solving. This indicates a growing industry preference for hands-on experience and practical decision-making over academic understanding in AI engineering roles.
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