Comment by karlgkk

> Do you expect candidate to memorize all theorems up to date.

Completely missing the point. I expect them to have enough knowledge to briefly study the theorems and understand how to apply them. I’m not trying to quiz people, I’m trying to get things done - and done well.

And for the stuff I’m doing, it’s required that any engineer understand what they’re building and why.

> Using LLM without understanding disqualifies the candidate, even monkey can do it. But if he deeply understands the subject and uses LLM for like handbook for minor details.. that's different

The problem is that they don’t understand the subject and overly rely on LLMs. Completely falling apart during in person interviews. Surface knowledge of everything and no depth.

Using LLMs isn’t inherently bad but I’ve seen severe side effects from students and junior engineers who over rely on it.