Open Internet by MindsNet

Overcoming LeetCode-based barriers to AI roles

The author, a Data Scientist at a FAANG company, faces difficulties transitioning to AI roles due to LeetCode-style interview rounds. These rounds seem to gatekeep entry to Applied Scientist and MLE Software Engineer positions. The author finds LeetCode, especially topics like Dynamic Programming, daunting. The compensation difference between DS and AI roles can be significant, up to $200k.

Computing & Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence