I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research (Oxford, England) in Apr 2023
Interview
First Interview was a video call in two parts. First bit was answering basic questions you'd expect in an interview, then the second part was answering some simple maths problems. Second Interview was face to face at their Oxford office. They then asked the same initial questions again from the first interview and moved onto some more detailed mathematical problems. They were not too difficult but the delivery of the questions was not very good. I was promised expenses for my £50 trip to Oxford for the interview but they have ignored my emails regarding it. I received no feedback from the second interview, and was only told I didn't get the job in an automatic email after I had sent a follow up. In terms of interviews, it was not bad. In terms of experience with the company it was awful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
From the second interview - Show me, with calculation, whether running in the rain or walking in the rain is the most effective for staying dry.
stage 1 : online exam (SHL)
stage 2: online interview (maths questions and motivational questions)
stage 3 : interview at their office with more maths questions and case study on modelling
I applied online. I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research (Oxford, England) in Nov 2024
Interview
The interview included a few math-based questions, mainly covering basic statistics and Fermi estimations. It also featured typical questions like "Why Aurora?" and "What makes you a strong candidate?" Overall, a straightforward process with a focus on problem-solving.
I applied online. I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research (Oxford, England) in Dec 2023
Interview
Very short interview process, one screening interview, followed by a longer in-person interview. Asked general questions about me and cliche puzzle questions. Asked a more extended question introducing some energy storage modelling concepts and asking about optimisation on this system.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked general questions about me and cliche puzzle questions. Asked a more extended question introducing some energy storage modelling concepts and asking about optimisation on this system.