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Suppose there exists a new airline named Jetco that flies domestically across North America. Jetco recently had a study commissioned that tested the boarding time of every airline, and it came out that Jetco had the fastest average boarding times of any airline.

What factors could have biased this result, and what would you look into?

What could potentially bias the average boarding time in favor of an airline that only flies domestically?

What could potentially bias the average boarding time in favor of an airline that only flies domestically?

Boarding Times Bias

A new airline came out as the fastest average boarding times compared to other airlines.  What factors could have biased this result and what would you look into?

You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

Hundreds of Hypotheses

You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

Let’s say you work for a social media company that has just done a launch in a new city. Looking at weekly metrics, you see a slow decrease in the average number of comments per user from January to March in this city.

The company has been consistently growing new users in the city from January to March.

What are some reasons why the average number of comments per user would be decreasing and what metrics would you look into?

What metric could be used to measure if active users are still engaging on the platform despite an overall decrease in the average number of comments per user?

What metric could be used to measure if active users are still engaging on the platform despite an overall decrease in the average number of comments per user?

Decreasing Comments

How would you investigate a decline in the average number of comments per user?

<div><h2>Staff Product Manager, Connected Cameras</h2>Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.<h3>About the Role</h3>We are not solving a small problem, and we're not addressing a small market. We are addressing significant issues faced by trillion-dollar industries that power the physical economy, including logistics, transportation, food & beverage, plumbers, HVAC, construction, and oil & gas. These businesses continue to be the lifelines of our economy even during the COVID pandemic. The opportunity here is enormous, and you will have a massive impact.As a Connected Camera Product Manager, you will craft compelling physical and digital product experiences to delight our customers and deliver a multi-year hardware roadmap leading to the best IoT device portfolio for the fleet safety and telematics industry.<h3>What We Value</h3>Here are some of our core values that would give you a sense of who we are as a team.<ol><li>We are super transparent. We all know how the company is doing and what different teams are working on.</li><li>We are low-ego, hard-working people. We have built an environment where everyone can voice their opinion and ask judgment-free questions, and we work hard to keep it that way.</li><li>We advocate for our customers and strive to do what is best for them in every decision we make.</li><li>Deadlines are critical for us. We pride ourselves on following through to deliver on time to accomplish our collective goals.</li></ol><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul><li>Craft a compelling physical and digital product experience to delight our customers.</li><li>Deliver a multi-year hardware roadmap leading to the best IoT device portfolio for the fleet safety and telematics industry</li><li>Own the vision and execution of the hardware and the corresponding firmware capabilities.</li><li>Set and articulate the product's vision, and get buy-in from C level executives.</li><li>Drive new hardware projects from ideation through implementation and launch, focusing on excellent execution</li><li>Balance technical tradeoffs such as installation experience, size, compute, battery, connectivity to deliver a winning solution.</li><li>Continue to build additional value by optimizing the user experience of over 1 million+ hardware devices in the field.</li><li>Collaborate across multiple products, engineering, and go-to-market teams to ship the products that our customers would love</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>7+ years of product management experience with expertise in launching hardware products from concept to launch.</li><li>BA/BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Industrial Design/Mechanical Engineering/Embedded Systems, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>You have solid experience with the hardware product development cycle and embedded systems experience</li><li>You have high "EQ" and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>You are curious about a new market where you don't have first-hand experience. You work diligently to understand customers' mindsets in a new market and enjoy delivering delightful experiences quickly.</li><li>You are comfortable and confident sharing your thoughts in verbal or written form. You can engage constructively in debate and discussion with different personality types and seniority levels.</li><li>You are a trailblazer who is humble, kind, and open to learning new stuff. You can take a stand, yet commit even when you disagree. You have a strong bias to action (aka hustle) and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.</li><li>Experience with launching hardware products with volumes of over 100K+ units is a huge plus</li><li>Familiarity with Edge AI, camera technology, telematics, cellular-connected devices, GPS systems, low-power wireless technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy, and/or automotive protocols such as CAN, OBD-II, J1939</li></ul>San Francisco, California$207,000 - $259,000 USDU.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City Area, Seattle, Washington D.C.$198,000 - $248,000 USDOther locations in the United States$180,000 - $225,000 USDCreating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.</div>

<div><h2>Staff Product Manager, International Markets</h2>Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.Motive serves more than 100,000 customers from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.About the Role:As the Staff Product Manager on the International expansion team, you'll partner closely with sales, engineering, customer success, product leaders, designers, engineers and other stakeholders to drive the internationalization of Motive's products. This includes building net new products to serve customers in new markets, as well as working to adapt Motive's existing products to international use cases that will scale rapidly. You will also contribute to Motive's overall international strategy by assisting with market research, benchmarking, financial and risk assessments, and more.This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new team that is leading one of the most important strategic initiatives at the company. You will lead international-focused roadmaps, and interface with nearly every team in the product org as we look to ensure the success of Motive's international expansion efforts. We operate as a "startup" within the larger org, so you will wear many hats in this role, and have the opportunity to solve interesting problems on a daily basis.To succeed in this role, you must be comfortable influencing leaders across the company and navigating complex technical and organizational challenges. Being entrepreneurial and having a growth mindset is critical.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Drive our platform internationalization strategy & execution. Define how to take Motive's hardware & software global and then make it happen.</li><li>Build a deep understanding of the unique customer needs in international markets, and translate these insights into a well-prioritized international product roadmap.</li><li>Work with every product team at the company to drive internationalization projects and bring their product areas up to the internationalization bar.</li><li>Establish success metrics for internationalization platform that contribute to long-term company success.</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>6+ years in product management at a B2B company or on operational products</li><li>Deep analytical and dive deep skills. Ability to synthesize results for an executive level audience.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to influence up and across successfully.</li><li>Previous experience in a startup or new team environment.</li></ul>Pay TransparencyYour compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits.The base compensation range for this role is:$162,000 - $248,000 USDCreating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.</div>

<div><h2>Sales Engineering Manager, Commercial</h2>Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.Motive serves more than 100,000 customers from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.As a Sales Engineering Manager, Commercial - Pakistan, you will lead and empower a team of Sales Engineers dedicated to supporting our Commercial sales efforts. You will be instrumental in coaching, mentoring, and developing your team, ensuring they possess the technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and business acumen necessary to deliver exceptional value to our customers. You will work closely with sales leadership to align technical pre-sales strategies with overall revenue objectives.<h3>What You'll Do:</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Sales Engineers, providing regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities with a strong focus on enhancing their product expertise, and ability to deliver impactful technical demonstrations.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of your team, ensuring effective allocation of resources and consistent delivery of high-quality technical support for commercial sales engagements.</li><li>Collaborate with Commercial Sales Managers to strategize on key accounts, identify customer pain points, and develop tailored technical solutions and demonstration plans.</li><li>Conduct regular one-on-ones and team meetings to foster a collaborative environment, share best practices, and address challenges.</li><li>Review and approve technical proposals, demonstrations, and presentations prepared by your team, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and impact.</li><li>Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to your team.</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing development of training materials and programs for Sales Engineers, focusing on product knowledge, sales methodologies, and technical skills.</li><li>Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new Sales Engineers, helping to build a strong and diverse team.</li><li>Monitor team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For:</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead role within a technical pre-sales or Sales Engineering capacity.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree required, Bachelor's of Science preferred.</li><li>Proven experience as an individual contributing Sales Engineer with a strong track record of success.</li><li>Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing talent.</li><li>Strong understanding of commercial sales cycles and the role of pre-sales in accelerating deals.</li><li>Familiarity with value selling concepts and methodologies.</li><li>Strong technical aptitude with a practical experience of SaaS, hardware, IoT, and potentially AI/ML technologies.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Knowledge of the Pakistani market and local business practices is a plus.</li></ul></div>

<div><h2>Engineering Manager, Computer Vision</h2>Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team of 6-8 AI engineers and research scientists, directly shaping the future of Motive's road and driver safety perception technology, developing industry-leading ADAS-like features such as forward collision warning, collision detection, unsafe lane changes, distracted driving, etc. Your primary mission will be to transform cutting-edge AI research into robust, production-ready features, driving the development lifecycle from initial concept through to successful in-field deployment and continuous optimization.You won't just manage; you'll inspire, mentor, and empower. This role demands a leader who thrives on both technical depth and people development. You will be the linchpin ensuring our ADAS-like AI functionalities are not only delivered on schedule but also set new benchmarks for quality, reliability, and performance in real-world conditions. If you are ready to make a significant technical contribution, build an exceptional team, and deliver AI products that redefine user experience and safety, this is the role for you.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 6-8 AI engineers and scientists, fostering a collaborative, focused, and high-performing environment.</li><li>Actively coach and grow individual contributors, providing constructive feedback, managing performance, and supporting their technical improvement and career development.</li><li>Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and shared responsibility.</li><li>Take an active and hands-on role in roadmap planning, technical decision-making, and providing expert guidance for the development of AI/ADAS-like features.</li><li>Drive the design, development, and deployment of robust AI models for critical functions like lane keeping, collision warning, and trajectory prediction.</li><li>Oversee the entire product lifecycle from research to in-field deployment, ensuring features meet quality, performance, and reliability standards in production.</li><li>Stay at the forefront of AI, machine learning, computer vision, and ADAS technologies, integrating relevant advancements into our product strategy.</li><li>Develop, enforce, and continuously improve engineering processes and best practices across the team to enhance efficiency and quality.</li><li>Effectively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Hardware, etc.), influencing product strategy, technical architecture decisions, and process-related choices.</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related quantitative field. Ph.D. is a plus.</li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience in Computer Vision and/or Machine Learning, with a deep understanding of training and deploying Machine/Deep Learning models.</li><li>2+ years of recent engineering management experience leading an AI/ML focused team of 6+ engineers.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully launching and operating Computer Vision or Machine Learning applications at scale.</li><li>A deep understanding of the process and challenges involved in building and maintaining large-scale ML products, especially those requiring high reliability and performance in the field.</li><li>Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, coach, and grow engineering talent.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.</li><li>Experience in ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) or Autonomous Driving is a strong plus.</li></ul>Bonus Points:<ul><li>Experience with sensor fusion (e.g., camera, radar, lidar data).</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for MLOps and model deployment.</li><li>Familiarity with real-time embedded systems or automotive-grade software development.</li></ul>Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.</div>

Senior Software Engineer - AI Infrastructure We’re working with a hyper growth company.They are building the GPU infrastructure to the best ai labs and the biggest enterprise companies. They are building the solution that allows researches to focus on their models, while utilising the phenomenal scale and reliability of the world best ai cloud platform. The engineering team is small, ambitious, and deeply technical, building the orchestration systems that keep thousands of GPUs running at peak performance across global data centres. This role sits at the heart of it, designing and scaling the systems that make AI at exascale possible. What You’ll Focus OnYou’ll help shape the orchestration layer for one of the most advanced AI compute environments in the world. Your work will involve:<ul><li>Designing core platform services for cluster provisioning, workload orchestration, and resource management APIs.</li><li>Building integrations with schedulers (Kubernetes, Slurm) and container runtimes for reliable, high-performance GPU workloads.</li><li>Developing automation for deployment, imaging, and multi-tenant resource allocation.</li><li>Optimising scheduler performance and resource utilisation across diverse workloads.</li><li>Building lifecycle management and automated remediation systems for large-scale clusters.</li><li>Creating Infrastructure-as-Code modules to support rapid, repeatable deployments across varied environments.</li></ul> About YouYou’re a pragmatic systems builder who thrives in complexity, enjoys autonomy, and understands what it means to own production at scale. You’ll likely bring:<ul><li>5+ years’ experience building distributed systems in Go within cloud-native environments.</li><li>Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.</li><li>A strong grasp of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar).</li><li>Experience deploying and operating large-scale GPU clusters or HPC systems.</li><li>Working knowledge of ML infrastructure and familiarity with GPU drivers, CUDA, and container runtimes.</li><li>A low-ego, collaborative approach and a clear, proactive communication style.</li></ul> In short: This is a role for engineers who like big systems, hard problems, and meaningful ownership. You’ll be joining a team operating at the intersection of software, hardware, and AI.

Question	Topic	Difficulty	Ask Chance
Boarding Times Bias	Statistics	Medium	Very High
Hundreds of Hypotheses	Statistics	Medium	Very High
Decreasing Comments	Product Metrics	Easy	Very High

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