The Definitive Interview Prep Guides for AI Careers
Comprehensive, role-specific playbooks for landing Research Scientist, Research Engineer, AI Engineer, and Forward Deployed Engineer roles at OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind, Google, and Meta.
Most candidates prep the wrong things.
They grind LeetCode for roles that evaluate research taste. They polish resumes that don't speak the language hiring managers use. They walk into interviews without knowing what each company actually evaluates or how those evaluations differ from OpenAI to Anthropic to DeepMind.
The information exists, but it's scattered across Reddit threads, outdated blog posts, and conflicting advice from people who interviewed a while ago.
These guides fix that.
Each one consolidates analysis of 100+ job postings, verified 2025-26 interview processes, and frameworks refined across 100+ coaching clients into a single, structured playbook. Just what you need to know and exactly how to prepare in one place.
They grind LeetCode for roles that evaluate research taste. They polish resumes that don't speak the language hiring managers use. They walk into interviews without knowing what each company actually evaluates or how those evaluations differ from OpenAI to Anthropic to DeepMind.
The information exists, but it's scattered across Reddit threads, outdated blog posts, and conflicting advice from people who interviewed a while ago.
These guides fix that.
Each one consolidates analysis of 100+ job postings, verified 2025-26 interview processes, and frameworks refined across 100+ coaching clients into a single, structured playbook. Just what you need to know and exactly how to prepare in one place.
Choose Your Path in AI
Not sure which role fits? Book a free 15-min call to discuss.
FDE -> Customer-Facing + Technical
"I want to deploy AI systems AND work directly with customers."
AI Engineer -> Applied AI Engineering
"I want to build production AI applications and tools."
Research Engineer -> Research Implementation
"I want to implement cutting-edge research at scale."
Research Scientist -> Pure Research
"I want to push the boundaries of AI capabilities."
"I want to deploy AI systems AND work directly with customers."
AI Engineer -> Applied AI Engineering
"I want to build production AI applications and tools."
Research Engineer -> Research Implementation
"I want to implement cutting-edge research at scale."
Research Scientist -> Pure Research
"I want to push the boundaries of AI capabilities."
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Forward Deployed Engineer ($49)
For engineers who want to deploy AI & work with customers What's Inside (click to see all the chapters) ✓ 90-day week-by-week action plan ✓ 2 portfolio project specifications (RAG + fine-tuning) ✓ OpenAI & Anthropic interview breakdowns with real questions ✓ Resume templates optimized for FDE recruiter searches ✓ Comp negotiation strategies ($250K-$500K packages) ✓ 7-day quick-start action plan Best For: Engineers with customer-facing experience, solution architects, and technical PMs. |
AI Engineer ($49)
For engineers building production AI applications and tools What's Inside (click to see all the chapters) ✓ 90-day, week-by-week preparation roadmap ✓ Google, Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic interview process ✓ Level-specific prep strategy (Junior, Senior, Staff, Principa) ✓ Technical skills matrix with specific frameworks ✓ Behavioral interview prep with company-specific signals ✓ 7-day quick-start action plan Best For: Software engineers, ML engineers, and full-stack developers pivoting to AI-focused roles |
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Research Scientist ($69)
For PhDs and researchers targeting pure research roles What's Inside (click to see all the chapters) ✓ 12-week intensive preparation roadmap ✓ Math foundations refresher (Algebra, Calculus, Probability) ✓ ML coding questions with solutions (Transformer, VAE, PPO) ✓ Company-specific breakdowns: OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind interview processes ✓ Research discussion frameworks, paper analysis templates ✓ Resume optimization for research-focused roles Best For: PhDs, postdocs, and senior researchers with 10-15 hours per week to invest in preparation |
Research Engineer ($69)
For engineers who want to implement cutting-edge research What's Inside (click to see all the chapters) ✓ 12-week intensive preparation roadmap ✓ Math foundations refresher (Algebra, Calculus, Probability) ✓ ML coding questions with solutions (Transformer, VAE, PPO) ✓ Company-specific breakdowns: OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind interview processes ✓ Research discussion frameworks, paper analysis templates ✓ Resume optimization for research-focused roles Best For: Senior ML engineers, ML infra engineers, and PhDs who prefer building to publishing |
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Is This Right For You?
These guides are for you if:
These guides are probably NOT for you if:
If you're unsure, book a free 15-minute call and I'll tell you honestly whether a guide or coaching makes more sense.
- ✓ You're 2-6 months out from actively interviewing
- ✓ You have 10-15 hours per week to invest in structured preparation
- ✓ You want a clear roadmap, not scattered advice you have to piece together
- ✓ You're targeting frontier AI labs specifically, not just any ML role
- ✓ You're a self-directed learner who executes well with good materials
These guides are probably NOT for you if:
- ✗ You need hands-on accountability and weekly check-ins (consider coaching instead)
- ✗ You're casually browsing and not seriously preparing
- ✗ You're looking for a magic shortcut that bypasses real preparation
- ✗ You're targeting roles outside AI/ML research and engineering
If you're unsure, book a free 15-minute call and I'll tell you honestly whether a guide or coaching makes more sense.
FAQs
Why should I buy a guide instead of using free online content?
Free content is scattered, generic, and often outdated. These guides consolidate 100+ job posting analysis, verified interview processes from OpenAI/Anthropic/DeepMind, and neuroscience-backed preparation techniques from my Oxford PhD research. One misaligned month of prep costs $25K-$35K in delayed compensation. The guide prevents that costly mistake.
What if I buy the guide and still want coaching later?
The guide fees is fully credited toward any coaching package. Think of it as a paid trial to evaluate my frameworks before committing to coaching. >50% of guide buyers upgrade to coaching within 30 days
Can I buy multiple guides if I'm exploring different roles?
Absolutely! Many candidates explore 2-3 roles before deciding.
Are these guides updated for 2025-2026?
Yes. All guides reflect the latest 2025 market trends including GenAI/LLM requirements, updated salary benchmarks, and current interview processes.
What if I don't land a role after following the guide?
If you systematically follow the guide for 90 days and still struggle, that signals coaching would accelerate your progress. Guide buyers who upgrade to coaching within 30 days get the guide cost fully credited, effectively making the guide free.
How long does preparation typically take?
The guides include both 90-day and 12-week roadmaps depending on the role. Most candidates invest 10-15 hours per week during active preparation. If you're starting from scratch, give yourself at least 8-12 weeks before interviews.
Free content is scattered, generic, and often outdated. These guides consolidate 100+ job posting analysis, verified interview processes from OpenAI/Anthropic/DeepMind, and neuroscience-backed preparation techniques from my Oxford PhD research. One misaligned month of prep costs $25K-$35K in delayed compensation. The guide prevents that costly mistake.
What if I buy the guide and still want coaching later?
The guide fees is fully credited toward any coaching package. Think of it as a paid trial to evaluate my frameworks before committing to coaching. >50% of guide buyers upgrade to coaching within 30 days
Can I buy multiple guides if I'm exploring different roles?
Absolutely! Many candidates explore 2-3 roles before deciding.
Are these guides updated for 2025-2026?
Yes. All guides reflect the latest 2025 market trends including GenAI/LLM requirements, updated salary benchmarks, and current interview processes.
What if I don't land a role after following the guide?
If you systematically follow the guide for 90 days and still struggle, that signals coaching would accelerate your progress. Guide buyers who upgrade to coaching within 30 days get the guide cost fully credited, effectively making the guide free.
How long does preparation typically take?
The guides include both 90-day and 12-week roadmaps depending on the role. Most candidates invest 10-15 hours per week during active preparation. If you're starting from scratch, give yourself at least 8-12 weeks before interviews.
Want More Than a Guide?
Guides give you the playbook but Coaching gives you a trusted partner who is by your side.
If you'd prefer hands-on support with resume reviews, mock interviews, personalised career strategy, technical support, weekly accountability, and direct feedback on your preparation, then coaching might be a better fit.
Coaching options:
Coaching for all 4 roles (read why and how):
-> Book a free 15 mins Discovery Call to get started
If you'd prefer hands-on support with resume reviews, mock interviews, personalised career strategy, technical support, weekly accountability, and direct feedback on your preparation, then coaching might be a better fit.
Coaching options:
- Strategy Session ($349) - 60-minute deep dive on positioning and preparation plan
- Interview Sprint ($999) - Sprint prep for candidates with interviews lined up. (2 weeks program)
- Interview Intensive ($1999) - Intensive prep for candidates with strategy sessions (6 weeks program)
- Full Accelerator ($3,999+) - End-to-end support from positioning through offer negotiation (3 months program)
Coaching for all 4 roles (read why and how):
-> Book a free 15 mins Discovery Call to get started