AI Researcher
Interview Date
March 2021
Result
Selected (Implied)
Difficulty
Medium
Rounds
3 rounds (after initial screening)
Drive Type
Campus Placement, Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: IIT Bombay
Interview Date: March 2021
Interview Type: Campus Placement, Full-Time
Result: Selected (Implied)
Difficulty: Medium
Rounds: 3 rounds (after initial screening)
Topics Asked: Projects, Relevance to Autonomous Driving, Adaptation to Japan, Cultural fit questions.
The interview process for an AI Researcher at Honda R&D Japan was a virtual and structured experience.
Pre-Interview: Candidates were asked to prepare two slide decks in advance.
Interview Rounds: The process consisted of three rounds, each lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The interviews were largely discussion-based, rather than a Q&A format, encouraging a free-flowing conversation. The questions were a mix of technical and HR-related topics. Technical discussions revolved around the candidate's projects and their relevance to autonomous driving. Interspersed were questions about adapting to life in Japan, including cultural aspects like dietary preferences (vegetarian/non-vegetarian). The candidate emphasized the importance of being conversational, associating personal work with the company's initiatives, and demonstrating knowledge of recent Honda developments, such as new driver assistance technologies in highways. Despite some virtual lag, the process was described as very structured, mimicking an in-person visit with virtual "reception" and "interview rooms."