I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research (Austin, TX)
Interview
This was a brief behavioral interview. The interviewer was friendly and asked basic questions before switching to a case study or a short open-ended technical question. Just a one-on-one interview
I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research (São Paulo, São Paulo)
Interview
The process consisted of an initial interview focused on quantitative reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, including probability and logic-based questions. Following a successful first-round interview, I was invited to a second-round interview involving a more comprehensive discussion
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
my professional background, technical experience, quantitative skills, and potential contribution to the team, together with additional problem-solving and quantitative assessment exercises.
I applied online. I interviewed at Aurora Energy Research in Jun 2026
Interview
1st interview with Research analyst: online. short intro, case question with given data, and Q&A
2nd interview with Advisory analyst: online. short intro, sustainability-related case question with given data, and Q&A
3rd interview with head of regional office: in-person. short intro, McK-style guestimation case question with no data, and Q&A
Got rejected after the final interview saying my knowledge of the energy sector and communication skills are good but my quantitative skills fell short (although the final interview case does not even test my quantitative skills)
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
1st interview case: calculate various numbers for installing agricultural drones (stats given)