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Updated 29 May 2024

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Data Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ronak Gangwal

posted on 29 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain xgboost
  • Ans. 

    XGBoost is a popular machine learning algorithm known for its speed and performance in gradient boosting.

    • XGBoost stands for eXtreme Gradient Boosting.

    • It is an implementation of gradient boosted decision trees designed for speed and performance.

    • XGBoost is widely used in machine learning competitions and has become a popular choice for data scientists.

    • It can handle missing data and is optimized for parallel processing.

    • XG...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain decision tree
  • Ans. 

    Decision tree is a predictive modeling tool that uses a tree-like graph of decisions and their possible consequences.

    • Decision tree is a supervised learning algorithm used for classification and regression tasks.

    • It breaks down a dataset into smaller subsets based on different attributes.

    • Each internal node represents a feature or attribute, each branch represents a decision rule, and each leaf node represents the outcome...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview questions were mostly based on basic SQL and python queries
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question were asked on machine learning algorithms. There were few questions related to deep learning and image processing.Interviewer has asked me write live code on some moderate level DSA question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of SQL
Prepare some DSA ( moderate level will be sufficient)
Machine learning (deep understanding of algorithms)
Basic understanding of deep learning

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Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Which job gives me do that work because of this job very important to me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No adive

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is data science
  • Ans. 

    Data science is the field of extracting insights and knowledge from data using various techniques and tools.

    • Data science involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to extract insights.

    • It uses various techniques such as machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization.

    • Data science is used in various fields such as finance, healthcare, and marketing.

    • Examples of data science applications include fraud...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is phyton and R
  • Ans. 

    Python and R are programming languages commonly used in data science and statistical analysis.

    • Python is a general-purpose language with a large community and many libraries for data manipulation and machine learning.

    • R is a language specifically designed for statistical computing and graphics, with a wide range of packages for data analysis and visualization.

    • Both languages are popular choices for data scientists and hav...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Provide the tips how to face the interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Please tell me something about yourself.What is your experience? What are your goals and ambitions?Why We should hire you? Strengths and weaknesses etc.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Nothing much technical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Go in formals
2. Fluency in English is important (depends on interview panel)
3. Clarity on what your talking about

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic ML

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Have you ever proposed a project idea on your own before?
  • Q2. Can you briefly describe your project
  • Q3. What are the different types of algorithms used for classification?
  • Ans. 

    There are several algorithms used for classification, including decision trees, logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, and support vector machines.

    • Decision trees: a tree-like model where each internal node represents a test on an attribute, each branch represents the outcome of the test, and each leaf node represents a class label

    • Logistic regression: a statistical method that uses a logistic function to model a bina...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This was a technical round to test the understanding and ability of the candidate related to problem solving.
I answered the question as specifically as possible.
Best way to overcome is to answer what you know and understand in depth.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

More of coding questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Hack rank coding, timed test, any language

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Binary tree question was asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Several tech question related to past projects and random forest etc were asked.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and several other questions

Samsung Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Samsung Research Data Scientist interview?
Samsung Research interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Samsung Research interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
What are the top questions asked in Samsung Research Data Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Samsung Research Data Scientist interview -

  1. explain decision t...read more
  2. Explain xgbo...read more
  3. Question were asked on machine learning algorithms. There were few questions re...read more

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