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Castlight Data Scientist Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Castlight Data Scientist interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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Behavioral & LeadershipStart here. 4 questions · ~32 min
Explaining Statistical Work ClearlyEasy

Tests whether you can communicate statistical thinking clearly, own the analysis end-to-end, and adapt your message to different audiences.

interview preparationstatisticstechnical experienceCastlight
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Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard

Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchCastlight
First Checks for Metric DropsEasy

Outline the first checks to diagnose a sudden drop in a core product metric, starting with data quality, scope, and decomposition.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisCastlight
SQL Recommendation Query DesignMedium

Tests ability to design SQL for recommendation-style data retrieval and filtering.

sql queryCastlight
ML Algorithms TheoryMedium

Evaluates understanding of core machine learning concepts and algorithm behavior.

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Design Test for New FeatureMedium

Design an A/B test for a new platform feature, including success metrics, power, guardrails, and a clear ship decision.

experiment designfeature evaluationA/B TestingCastlight
Analyze User Engagement Drop After Feature ReleaseMedium

Assess the 15% drop in user engagement after a new app feature release and propose metric decomposition strategies.

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SQL FundamentalsEasy

Tests your baseline SQL knowledge for querying and working with relational data.

Data WranglingsqlmodelingCastlight

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