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Cognite Data Scientist Interview Questions

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

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Product SenseStart here. 3 questions · ~25 min
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Pipelines3 questions · ~25 min
Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy

Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

IdempotencyData ModelingQualityCognite
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Machine Learning9 questions · ~75 min
Handling Correlated Sensor FeaturesHard

Explain how to diagnose and manage highly correlated sensor features using preprocessing, regularization, dimensionality reduction, and validation.

model selectionFeature EngineeringRegularizationCognite
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~25 min
Pitfalls in Industrial ExperimentsHard

Identify interference, randomization, metric, and operational risks when testing Cognite workflows involving shared teams or equipment.

experiment designNetwork InterferenceNovelty EffectCognite
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Statistics & Probability3 questions · ~25 min
Sample Size for Small LiftMedium

Tests power analysis and experimental planning for low-effect scenarios.

MDEPower AnalysisSample SizeCognite
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~58 min
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More topics7 questions · ~58 min
Diagnose KPI Drop After ReleaseMedium

Diagnose a post-release KPI drop by separating instrumentation issues from real behavior changes and tracing the problem through the metric hierarchy.

KPILeading IndicatorsDiagnosisCognite
Validate With Subjective Ground TruthHard

Design a reliable validation framework when field-operator assessments are subjective, inconsistent, and potentially biased.

performance evaluationEvaluation TechniquesClassificationCognite
7-Day Rolling Average with Window FunctionsMedium
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Calculate daily and 7-day rolling operational downtime for the Siemens Healthineers SOMATOM CT product line.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsCognite
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