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Q&A With Iam Robotics Employees
Iam Robotics employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Iam Robotics
Flexible work time and the ability to leave during day to run errands (e.g., doctors appointments). Plus they have beer!
Q&A With Iam Robotics Employees
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What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Engineering department at Iam Robotics?
They asked questions regarding software design patterns, computer vision and perception, software coding practices and past experience with software projects.
What should I wear for an interview at Iam Robotics?
Casual dress. I showed up for my interview in jeans and a button down short and this was just fine. IAM Robotics is a laid back culture.
How long do the interviews usually take at Iam Robotics?
2 hours
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Iam Robotics?
Fine. I came into the office, interviewed for about 2 hours and I had a verbal offer on my home phone before I got home from the interview.
What's the company culture like at Iam Robotics?
People work very closely with one another. The office space is an open space to encourage collaboration. It also allows us to openly discuss critical issues and address any concerns.
What's the office vibe like at Iam Robotics?
Again it is face paced and things need to get done quickly for various customers. Since engineering resources are limited, all issues cannot be addressed.
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Iam Robotics?
It is below the average for the Pittsburgh area, but IAM is a small company and does not have a large budget right now. The hope is to grow and earn money from various customers and hopefully compensate its employees with equity and stocks.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Iam Robotics? How many hours are you working?
It is fast paced and things need to get done quickly to meet a customer demand. Typical work week is 40 to 50 hours a week.
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Iam Robotics?
It is good for a small company. Sometimes our resources are spread to thin and certain issues cannot be addressed due to budget and time constraints.
What's the Engineering team like at Iam Robotics?
They are very knowledgeable in the areas of computer vision, perception, control theory and general software development.
How much and how often do raises happen at Iam Robotics?
None that I am aware of. We are a small company and do not have much money.
What's the best part of your job at Iam Robotics?
Testing and continuous integration.
What are the team outings like at Iam Robotics?
We have a spring and fall cookout each year.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Iam Robotics?
Not difficult at all.
How's the feedback proccess at Iam Robotics?
It is direct and face to face.
What kind of people succeed at Iam Robotics?
Those who are persistent.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Iam Robotics?
If you claim to know something on your resume (skill, tool or other area of expertise) make sure you know it very well because you will be asked about it in great detail.
How secure do you feel at your job at Iam Robotics?
Fairly secure right now.
What's the office layout like at Iam Robotics?
Open office where everyone works in the same space.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Iam Robotics?
If there were stock options.
How's the morale at Iam Robotics?
It is good right now.
What benefits does Iam Robotics provide?
None as of right now. There is no medical, no dental, no short or long term disability and no vision. We get the typical 2 weeks paid vacation per year and there is talk of equity, stock options but this has not manifested yet.
What are you most excited about working at Iam Robotics?
The flexible time to come into work each morning. Sometimes I can come to work at 8AM and other days I can come in at 9:30AM.
What interview questions does Iam Robotics ask?
It depends on the type of position. For technical interviews there are employees with Masters and PhDs that ask very detailed and in-depth questions about the candidates background and depth of knowledge. Then other questions are often asked that determine how candidates may deal with a hypothetical situation to see if they are a good fit for the fast paced environment here at IAM Robotics.
What's the interview process like at Iam Robotics?
It was informal sit-down interview with both technical and non technical questions. There were no white board sessions like other big companies where you stand on your feet for several hours answering question after question in front of a panel of people.
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