Online Assessment
Candidates typically start with a math-heavy online assessment focusing on probability, statistics, and sometimes programming, with strict time limits and a high difficulty level.

Real, anonymous reports from people who interviewed for Data Scientist at Drw, newest first and distilled into what to expect across the loop.
I joined the process through a referral and then received an email about a week after applying. After that, I was given a 90-minute coding challenge and had to complete it within three days. The challenge mixed two LeetCode-style problems with three basic multiple-choice machine learning questions.
Before I even reached an interview round, I had to pass a math/stats/programming test and also complete an intermediate programming assignment. Once I got through those hurdles, I finally got to speak with someone, and the process shifted quickly into very technical territory.
Candidates typically start with a math-heavy online assessment focusing on probability, statistics, and sometimes programming, with strict time limits and a high difficulty level.
Subsequent interviews often involve technical discussions that cover a range of topics including linear regression, machine learning, and market-specific problems, requiring candidates to demonstrate both depth and clarity under pressure.
The interview process generally consists of multiple rounds, often starting with a phone screen followed by several Zoom interviews, which may include a mix of technical and behavioral questions.
Interviews emphasize quick, accurate problem-solving skills, often with a 'math-first' approach, where candidates are evaluated on their ability to reason through complex quantitative problems in real-time.
Initial conversations often include behavioral questions about the candidate's background and motivations, but the focus quickly shifts to technical skills in later rounds.
Candidates often report a fast-paced evaluation process with quick feedback, sometimes leading to rejections shortly after interviews, leaving little room for follow-up or clarification.