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Catalyst Labs Data Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Catalyst Labs Data Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 2 drills · ~55 min
Structured vs Unstructured Data BasicsEasy

Explain how structured and unstructured data differ in format, storage, and how easily they can be queried with SQL.

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Optimize SQL Query PerformanceHard
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Optimize a PostgreSQL reporting query by reducing intermediate rows, using appropriate joins, and calculating monthly performance efficiently.

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Database Design PrinciplesMedium

Tests understanding of data modeling best practices for reliable, maintainable systems.

Data WranglingData ModelingCatalyst Labs
Handling Missing DataEasy
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Replace missing sales fields with defined defaults and return a consistently ordered dataset.

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SQL Join Query WritingMedium
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Combine patient and encounter records to calculate encounter counts, charges, and latest encounter dates.

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Pipelines9 questions · ~78 min
Design Real-Time Operations Dashboard PipelineHard

Design a pipeline for a real-time operational dashboard, covering streaming ingestion, modeling, data quality, and dashboard serving.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingQualityCatalyst Labs
Diagnose an Integration Pipeline IssueMedium

Structured approach to diagnose failures in an ETL integration, from source extraction through orchestration, data quality, and idempotent recovery.

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Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy

Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

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Reducing Data Load TimesMedium

Tests ability to improve pipeline performance through profiling, tuning, and architecture changes.

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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~52 min
Your Role on a TeamEasy

Tests teamwork, ownership, and communication by asking for a specific example of the candidate's role and impact on a team outcome.

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