[D] Google DeepMind Research Engineer/Scientist Interview Prep Advice?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently an Applied Scientist II at Amazon working primarily with LLMs (in the speech domain, but open to other areas), and I’m considering applying to Google DeepMind for either Research Engineer or Research Scientist roles.

For context on my background:

• AS II level at Amazon
• I do not have PhD, but 3+ years of experience

I’d love to hear from anyone who has:

1. Interviewed at DeepMind (especially for RE or RS roles) – what should I focus on preparing?
2. Insight on RE vs RS roles – which might be a better fit given my background?

Specific questions:

• How much does the interview focus on novel research ideas vs. implementation/systems knowledge?
• Are there particular areas in LLMs/deep learning I should deep-dive on?
• How important is having a strong publication record for RE or RS roles?
• Final and most important question, how do I even get the interview?