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Updated 9 Jul 2024

PepsiCo Data Scientist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is confusion matrix
  • Ans. 

    Confusion matrix is a table used to evaluate the performance of a classification model.

    • It is a matrix with rows representing the actual classes and columns representing the predicted classes.

    • It helps in visualizing the performance of a classification model by showing the counts of true positive, true negative, false positive, and false negative predictions.

    • It is commonly used in machine learning to assess the accuracy ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is r2 and adjusted r2 and their differenec
  • Ans. 

    r2 and adjusted r2 are metrics used to evaluate the goodness of fit of a regression model.

    • r2 (R-squared) measures the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables.

    • Adjusted r2 is a modified version of r2 that adjusts for the number of predictors in the model, providing a more accurate assessment of the model's goodness of fit.

    • r2 always increases when adding more...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Gini Coefficient in Random Forest
  • Ans. 

    The Gini coefficient is used in Random Forest to measure the impurity of a node.

    • Gini coefficient is a measure of impurity in a node of a decision tree in Random Forest.

    • It ranges from 0 (pure node) to 0.5 (impure node).

    • Random Forest uses Gini coefficient to decide how to split nodes during the tree building process.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Random Forest, Bagging and Boosting
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Discussion around projects
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Joining Formalities

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Your work and project related question and an assignment was given

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions about projects done,sql,basic dsa questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about your projects done in the past,ready for cross questioning from your project,be clear about database concepts , operating system general questions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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. Technical details related to Instrumentation, Electrical , plc, vfd
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussed regarding company and salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You can apply for ferrero for your growth and to learn for related to your field
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Excel assignment on dashboard and analysis

Round 2 - Assignment 

Tableau dashboard assignment and analysis

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question related to excel and tableau
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to behavioural and salary discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Excel,sql,advance excel

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sql,excel,advanced excel

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - stay current with industry trends and enhence your skills throught online courses ,job searching can be challenging,so practice self-care and stay motived throughout the process
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Contains Arithmetic and reasoning questions around 20

Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Current role and Responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Data Analyst at XYZ Company, responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide insights and recommendations.

    • Analyzing large datasets to identify trends and patterns

    • Creating visualizations and reports to communicate findings

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision making

    • Developing and maintaining data models and databases

    • Automating data col

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  • Q3. Business Questions and Data sources used
  • Q4. 5 Questions on Tableau mostly on LOD, Multiple data handling, Parameters, and Visualization
  • Q5. 5 Business questions. Difference between Small Stores and big Retailers, How can we attract Customers, Availability of Products in the Store
  • Q6. 2 Questions on SQL Query. on Joins with Examples
Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Previous Employer, Why you left?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • Desired career advancement

    • Limited opportunities for growth at previous employer

    • Seeking new challenges and experiences

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you know about our Company brands and Market
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with your company brands and market.

    • I have researched your company's products and services

    • I am aware of your target market and competitors

    • I understand the current trends and challenges in the industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. General Questions like where you live, Our office is in Mumbai will you comfortable in Hybrid work.
  • Q5. What is your Salary Expectations
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary based on my experience and skills.

    • Research industry standards for data analyst salaries

    • Consider your level of experience and skills

    • Factor in location and cost of living

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on benefits and perks offered

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for General Mills Data Analyst interview:
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • Advanced Excel
  • Database
  • Business Analytics
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview at GMI was smooth and If you are applying for Analytics Roles please go through your skills once and be prepare for Technical round.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About our self then previous experience
  • Q2. Skill test and personal information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Haysun HR's are friendly so don't get nervous
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Case study based discussion related to product development

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Tell about your favorite project

PepsiCo Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PepsiCo Data Scientist interview?
PepsiCo interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the PepsiCo interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for PepsiCo Data Scientist 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 PepsiCo. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PepsiCo expect are Python, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Bricks and Artificial Intelligence.
What are the top questions asked in PepsiCo Data Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PepsiCo Data Scientist interview -

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