Data Scientist Interview Questions 

A Data Scientist is required to analyze and manipulate data in a way to leverage it for better business outcomes. It is one of the major roles at any company as data holds tremendous potential to turn tables for a company’s success. Ensure you select the right candidate with in-depth questions about their experience, analytical and intuitive skills, and knowledge of the domain. If the role requires leading a team, ensure you ask managerial questions as well. 

Here are some questions to help you find the right fit for your company.   

• Why do you want to work for us? 
• What according to you are the qualities a data scientist should possess? 
• How do you define yourself? 
• How do you think the company will be affected positively by hiring you? 
• What do you think are the major challenges of this job? 
• How do you think your past experience has helped you for your present role? 
• How do you prioritize work? 
• What do you think are your prime duties? 
• What is the first thing you’ll focus on if you’re hired? 
• Do you consider yourself a team player? 
• What is your management style? 
• What is your leadership style? 
• How do you deal with conflicts in team? 
• Which data analytic techniques do you follow the most? 
• How does a data scientist’s role affect the company? 
• When will you consider a data set unusable? 
• How do you evaluate data-driven features? 
• How will you develop analytic products to solve business problems? 
• Your team created a model with 90% accuracy. Tell us about the ways you will ensure its preciseness? 
• What methods will you follow to collaborate with stakeholders? 
• Tell us about your comfort with tight deadlines. 
• Tell us about your experience with a team project.  
• Tell us about a time when you felt fulfilled with your job. 
• Defend the remuneration package that you want.