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Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by gpm »

closed wrote: post #8
seanmcdirmid wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A resident sounds very much like a post doc in the academic world.

This made me wonder how well they pay, but there is no mention of money anywhere, which maybe makes it _more_ academic than a post-doc :o. application page: https://www.google.com/about/careers/jobs#!t=jo&jid=/google/...

They came to do a recruitment talk at my university. Per the spokesperson, they pay exactly the same as any other introductory job at google (so a hell of a lot more than academia).

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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gpm wrote: post #11
closed wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This made me wonder how well they pay, but there is no mention of money anywhere, which maybe makes it _more_ academic than a post-doc :o. application page: https://www.google.com/about/careers/jobs#!t=jo&jid=/google/...

They came to do a recruitment talk at my university. Per the spokesperson, they pay exactly the same as any other introductory job at google (so a hell of a lot more than academia).

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Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by cinjon »

periphrasis wrote: post #9
closed wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This made me wonder how well they pay, but there is no mention of money anywhere, which maybe makes it _more_ academic than a post-doc :o. application page: https://www.google.com/about/careers/jobs#!t=jo&jid=/google/...

While a different program, Google's Engineering Residency reportedly pays about $100k, depending on location. I would imagine that the Brain Residency pays something comparable.

Aye. True story.

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by joshvm »

cinjon wrote: post #12

Hi there! I'm Cinjon, a current resident in the Google Brain Residency. Feel free to ask any Qs and I'll answer them.

What's your background? Given the rather stringent entry requirements, why do you think you were accepted? I'm guessing this is an extremely competitive placement!

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by Birkeland »

cinjon wrote: post #12

Hi there! I'm Cinjon, a current resident in the Google Brain Residency. Feel free to ask any Qs and I'll answer them.

What does Google look for in applicants for this program? I have an undergraduate pure math degree and an undergraduate publication in mathematics.

My aim is to complete a PhD in CS. I'm currently taking CS coursework before I apply to programs (making up the difference from my math degree). My goal is to do research in machine learning and this program piques my interest. Wonder if someone like myself would qualify... looks potentially tailored/or preferred for those already in PhD programs.

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by cinjon »

joshvm wrote: post #16
cinjon wrote: post #12

Hi there! I'm Cinjon, a current resident in the Google Brain Residency. Feel free to ask any Qs and I'll answer them.

What's your background? Given the rather stringent entry requirements, why do you think you were accepted? I'm guessing this is an extremely competitive placement!

Demonstrated interest. From peers in the program, I have found that to be the most consistent marker.

(MIT --> Startups --> Research --> GB)

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Post by cinjon »

Birkeland wrote: post #17
cinjon wrote: post #12

Hi there! I'm Cinjon, a current resident in the Google Brain Residency. Feel free to ask any Qs and I'll answer them.

What does Google look for in applicants for this program? I have an undergraduate pure math degree and an undergraduate publication in mathematics. My aim is to complete a PhD in CS. I'm currently taking CS coursework before I apply to programs (making up the difference from my math degree). My goal is to do research in machine learning and this program piques my interest. Wonder if someone like myself would qualify.…

I think that's a great background for the program and matches a bunch of the current residents. You should definitely apply. I suspect it will only make your later PhD experience better.

Re: Google Brain Residency Program – 7 months in and looking ahead

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Birkeland wrote: post #17
cinjon wrote: post #12

Hi there! I'm Cinjon, a current resident in the Google Brain Residency. Feel free to ask any Qs and I'll answer them.

What does Google look for in applicants for this program? I have an undergraduate pure math degree and an undergraduate publication in mathematics. My aim is to complete a PhD in CS. I'm currently taking CS coursework before I apply to programs (making up the difference from my math degree). My goal is to do research in machine learning and this program piques my interest. Wonder if someone like myself would qualify.…

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