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Facebook Data Scientist Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 23 Oct 2023

Facebook Data Scientist Interview Experiences for Experienced

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

SQL - shared question on the screen and asked to code in SQL

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nth highes salary

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 Heads out of 3 coins probability
  • Ans. 

    The probability of getting 2 heads out of 3 coins can be calculated using the binomial distribution formula.

    • Calculate the total number of ways to get 2 heads out of 3 coins (3 choose 2)

    • Calculate the probability of getting a head (0.5) and a tail (0.5)

    • Use the binomial distribution formula: P(X=k) = (n choose k) * p^k * (1-p)^(n-k)

    • Substitute the values into the formula to find the probability

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Using combination
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write some probability related python question without using the library
  • Q2. Case study question around one of the features
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Recommendation System Questions
  • Q2. A B Testing Questions
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly related to Projects and JD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Bad
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was very stressful

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What will you do for the company in next 5 years
  • Ans. Continuing and developing skills and knoweldge in order to be able to take on more responsiblity within the company
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Why should we hire you ?
  • Ans. Because of my relevant skills and passion for this carrer
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just be confidence
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to ensure scalability
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a machine learning model to predict customer churn for a telecom company

    • Used Python and scikit-learn for data preprocessing and model building

    • Performed feature engineering to improve model performance

    • Evaluated model using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall

    • Implemented the model in a production environment for real-time predictions

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

45 mins.

questions based on basic string manipulation but not a straightforward task

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 DSA Codes were there with python

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain your project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please go through your projects

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Explain dynamic programming with memoization

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from, and why are you joining the company
  • Q2. Why are you joining the company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First, they will ask about the breadth of your ML skills and the depth going forward

Facebook Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Facebook Data Scientist interview for experienced candidates?
Facebook interview process for experienced candidates usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Facebook interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Coding Test.

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