DS interview process

Genentech / Data
znYh23

Go to company page Genentech Data

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UMass Memorial Medical Center
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Currently Research Assistant at University in ML & DS. Graduating in 05/2022. Actively searching for Data Scientist position at fortune 500.
znYh23
Mar 8 3 Comments

I have been actively applying for DS positions and as this will be my first job after a long time. I am not sure what to expect. I searched on google but, looking to hear from peoples experience and interviewer pov.

Thank you in advance for your time.

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  • Amazon / Data
    HRPufnstu

    Go to company page Amazon Data

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    Allianz, Altria, Bank of America, Truist, Southern States Cooperative
    HRPufnstu
    Prepare for a long interview process.

    Tech Screen

    Project

    Loop with more Tech Screening

    Follow Up interviews

    They can vary but usually around 6 interviews. A lot are throwing 7-8 rounds into the process.

    The term DS means something completely different for every company. Sometimes you are just an analyst sometimes they want a SWE.
    Mar 8 2
    • Genentech / Data
      znYh23

      Go to company page Genentech Data

      PRE
      UMass Memorial Medical Center
      BIO
      Currently Research Assistant at University in ML & DS. Graduating in 05/2022. Actively searching for Data Scientist position at fortune 500.
      znYh23
      OP
      Ty for your time. I’m thinking of saying no if they are expecting SWE from me. What general topics should I expect?
      Mar 8
    • Amazon / Data
      HRPufnstu

      Go to company page Amazon Data

      PRE
      Allianz, Altria, Bank of America, Truist, Southern States Cooperative
      HRPufnstu
      Most will asked you SQL questions, R/Python depending the company. All of this will be data manipulation questions.

      You will be asked Stat questions typically around Probability with all understanding assumptions around Regression Models.

      You will be asked a lot around M/L and the process for setting up a M/L model and what assumptions need to be made when using whatever model you select. Make sure to know what models companies are using a select that model for your example.

      The rest will be around how you manage stakeholders expectations.
      Mar 8