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Data Roles Interview Guide

The typical interview process for a data engineer or data scientist consists of multiple rounds. For both roles, the first round focuses on SQL skills. Further rounds evaluate programming skills and knowledge of big data frameworks and tools. Design and core technical rounds assess data modeling, pipeline design, and understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts. A behavioral round evaluates cultural fit. Preparation tips include practicing coding on a whiteboard within time limits and doing mock interviews.

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Data Roles Interview Guide

The typical interview process for a data engineer or data scientist consists of multiple rounds. For both roles, the first round focuses on SQL skills. Further rounds evaluate programming skills and knowledge of big data frameworks and tools. Design and core technical rounds assess data modeling, pipeline design, and understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts. A behavioral round evaluates cultural fit. Preparation tips include practicing coding on a whiteboard within time limits and doing mock interviews.

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Data Engineering
Interview Process
Here's the typical interview process for a data engineer. The
number of rounds can change as per the level you apply for.
-Deepanshu Kalra

SQL
Number of rounds: 1
4-6 problems on a dataset (understanding the trade-offs between joins, equivalent
queries, case statements, sub-queries, CTE and so on)

Python, SQL, and Big Data Frameworks


Number of rounds: 1 (sometimes 2)
SQL/Spark queries on distributed systems
Programming questions on DSA, dictionary manipulations etc.
Working knowledge of Hive, Spark, and maybe NoSQL databases

Design/ Core Data Engineering Rounds


Number of rounds: 2 (sometimes 3)
Data modeling and Designing ETL/Pipeline system for a case study
Understanding the trade-off between tools/clouds (applicable to senior roles)
Optimizing and fine-tuning

Behavioral & Managerial


Number of rounds: 1
Open-ended questions to gauge if you're a good cultural fit
Questions related to your job experience
Discussions on past projects

Pro tips for interview preparation:


Get at least 10 practice sessions as an interviewee with peers or professionals.
Practice writing clean, readable code on a whiteboard with a time limit

P.S. DM me for FREE preparation material for SQL, DSA, and Python
Data Scientist
Interview Process
Here's the typical interview process for a data scientist. The
number of rounds can change as per the level you apply for.
-Deepanshu Kalra

SQL
Number of rounds: 1
4-6 problems on a dataset (understanding the trade-offs between joins, equivalent
queries, case statements, sub-queries, CTE and so on)

Python, SQL, and Statistics


Number of rounds: 1 (sometimes 2)
Statistics, probability and coding that with SQL/Python
Programming questions on DSA, dictionary manipulations etc.
Working knowledge of statistical modeling and quantitative aptitude

Design/ Core Data Science Rounds


Number of rounds: 2 (sometimes 3)
Data Science fundamentals, Inference based questions to judge problem solving and
approach
Designing experiments and Understanding the trade-off to meet business requirements
A/B Testing, ML Algorithms

Behavioral & Managerial


Number of rounds: 1
Open-ended questions to gauge if you're a good cultural fit
Questions related to your job experience
Discussions on past projects

Pro tips for interview preparation:


Get at least 10 practice sessions as an interviewee with peers or professionals.
Practice writing clean, readable code on a whiteboard with a time limit

P.S. DM me for FREE preparation material for SQL, DSA, and Python
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