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PipelinesStart here. 9 questions · ~72 min
Data Quality and Schema EvolutionMedium

Approach for handling schema changes and data quality checks in a high-volume data lake pipeline.

schema evolutionData ModelingQualityArkose Labs
Batch vs Stream Processing Trade-offsMedium

Compare batch and stream processing across latency, complexity, cost, and data quality in a modern analytics pipeline.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingETLArkose Labs
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Execution3 questions · ~24 min
Automate a Manual Release ProcessEasy

Describe how you automated a manual operational process, aligned stakeholders, reduced risk, and defined measurable success.

Success CriteriaRoadmappingScope ManagementArkose Labs
Handle a Severe Production OutageEasy

Describe your approach to managing a major production outage, restoring service, and running a disciplined RCA afterward.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRisk AssessmentArkose Labs
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Coding5 questions · ~40 min
SQL Top IPs in 24 HoursMedium

Tests SQL skills for time-window aggregation and ranking high-volume request sources.

frequency countsql experiencetop kArkose Labs
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Behavioral & Leadership29 questions · ~232 min
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More topics4 questions · ~32 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

Tests your ability to deliver a clear, relevant introduction tailored to the role at Aqr.

Competitive AnalysisGo-to-MarketArkose Labs
Optimizing Slow SQL and ETLMedium

Tests performance troubleshooting skills across SQL and ETL workloads.

Performance TuningETLArkose Labs
Networking and SQL FocusMedium

Assesses your practical experience applying networking and SQL skills to security problems.

NetworkingsqlArkose Labs
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
Monthly Sales Trends by CategoryMedium
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Aggregate monthly sales by product category and use LAG to calculate month-over-month changes.

InfrastructureToolsData WranglingTotal Wine & MoreInc.Benjamin Moore
Contact Center Agent Performance MetricsHard
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Compute daily agent call KPIs and SLA using joins, aggregations, and window ranking in a contact center model.

ETLAggregationsData ModelingADP
Handle Missing Financial Input ValuesMedium
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Use joins, CTEs, and CASE logic to flag and fill missing financial fields for Qlik planning records.

Data WranglingETLQualityQlik
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