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Updated 5 Jan 2025

Lowe's Senior Data Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spark SQL Hadoop Python
  • Q2. Internals of Hadoop System
  • Ans. 

    Hadoop is an open-source distributed processing framework that manages data processing and storage for big data applications.

    • Hadoop consists of HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) for storage and MapReduce for processing.

    • Hadoop uses a master-slave architecture with a single NameNode and multiple DataNodes.

    • Data is stored in blocks across multiple DataNodes for fault tolerance and scalability.

    • Hadoop ecosystem includes ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intro of Databricks concepts
  • Q2. Previous projects questions and difficulties

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well in Internals of Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Python, Data Structures and Algorithms.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Hive partitioning, Pyspark

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion about project worked on
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql question asked
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spark architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Lowe's Senior Data Engineer interview:
  • Spark
  • Hadoop
  • Hive
  • Shell Scripting
  • oozie
  • airflow
  • Python
  • GCP
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare from basics to intermediate level

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on basis of elastic search

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It's not a World Cup final and you're not Tendulkar. So relax, you don't have the burden of a nation's expectation on you. If you've managed to understand the fundamentals of algorithms, data structures, OS etc., cracking interviews shouldn't be hard. If you've not, then I guess you need at least a couple of months of intense preparation.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Virtual Interview - 3 rounds same day [DS & Algo, Java, Architecture/Product]

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good. Focus on problem solving and speed to clear 1st Round. Strong Java fundamentals upto Java 8,9 is enough to clear 2nd Round. Basic Design and Product Architecture knowledge can help clear the final round.

Believe yourself and keep working !!

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on algorithm, coding hands on
  • Q2. Core technical questions, scenario based
  • Q3. Conceptual questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding hands on check
  • Q2. Scenario based technical questions
  • Q3. Architecture based questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related questions
  • Q2. Case studies based questions
  • Q3. Core technical questions based on resume
Round 4 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I would expect a competitive salary based on my experience and the responsibilities of the role.

    • Research the average salary range for Senior Data Engineers in your location and industry.

    • Consider your years of experience, technical skills, and any additional certifications or qualifications.

    • Be prepared to negotiate and discuss benefits and perks as part of the overall compensation package.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Ans. 

    My family background is diverse and multicultural, with members from different countries and professions.

    • My parents are from different countries, which has exposed me to different cultures and perspectives.

    • My father is a doctor and my mother is an engineer, which has influenced my interest in both fields.

    • I have relatives who are teachers, artists, and entrepreneurs, which has given me a well-rounded understanding of di...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic and innovative environment.

    • Looking for a change to expand my skill set and knowledge.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

    • Interested in working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

    • Want to contribute to a company that aligns with my values and goals.

    • Desire to work with cutting-edge technologies and tools.

    • Looking for a better wor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself leading a team of data engineers, driving innovative solutions and contributing to the company's growth.

    • Leading a team of data engineers

    • Driving innovative solutions

    • Contributing to the company's growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. My weaknesses include a tendency to overthink and a desire for perfection.

    • Strong technical skills in data engineering

    • Ability to solve complex problems

    • Attention to detail in data analysis and processing

    • Tendency to overthink and analyze situations excessively

    • Desire for perfection which can sometimes lead to delays

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in data management and analytics.

    • Over 8 years of experience in designing and implementing data pipelines

    • Proficient in programming languages like Python, SQL, and Java

    • Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka

    • Skilled in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing

    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

    • Worked on proje...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and please maintain your eye contact

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How to generate an unique id for a massive parallel system?
  • Ans. 

    An unique id for a massive parallel system can be generated using a combination of timestamp, machine id and a random number.

    • Use a timestamp to ensure uniqueness

    • Include a machine id to avoid collisions in a distributed system

    • Add a random number to further increase uniqueness

    • Consider using a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) for simplicity

    • Ensure the id generation algorithm is thread-safe

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Design a parking lot system?
  • Ans. 

    A parking lot system that manages parking spots and vehicles.

    • Create a class for parking lot with attributes like total number of spots, available spots, etc.

    • Create a class for vehicle with attributes like license plate number, type, etc.

    • Implement methods for parking a vehicle, removing a vehicle, and checking availability of spots.

    • Use data structures like arrays and maps to store and retrieve information.

    • Consider imple

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Singleton ,Factory design pattern

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for design questions as well

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Java coding test. Really basic

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Javascript questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be prepared what have u mentioned in resume
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Lowe's Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Lowe's Senior Data Engineer interview?
Lowe's interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Lowe's interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Lowe's Senior Data Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Lowe's. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Lowe's expect are Python, Hadoop, SQL, Hive and Spark.
What are the top questions asked in Lowe's Senior Data Engineer interview?

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