Senior Research Scientist at FM
About the role
FM is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research on battery and data center safety. You will design and run experiments, analyze failure modes, and build models to predict and mitigate thermal, fire, and reliability risks in large-scale energy and compute systems. Partnering with engineering and operations, you’ll translate findings into design guidelines, safety standards, and testing protocols. You’ll publish results, support patents, and mentor junior staff while driving the safety…
Interview process at FM
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
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