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Columbia University Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 1 drill · ~53 min
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Machine Learning5 questions · ~43 min
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Execution6 questions · ~51 min
Prioritize Work Under Tight DeadlinesEasy

Explain how you prioritize competing work under time pressure while making trade-offs and keeping stakeholders aligned.

Trade-offsRoadmappingScope ManagementColumbia University
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Metrics6 questions · ~51 min
Define Success for a ProjectEasy

Define what success means for a project using clear KPIs, a north star, and supporting metrics.

KPIsSuccess CriteriaDiagnosisColumbia University
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Product Sense5 questions · ~43 min
Approach User Research in DesignEasy

Explain a practical approach to user research in the design process, from understanding user needs to turning findings into design decisions.

Jobs to Be DoneUser ResearchUser NeedsColumbia University
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Coding5 questions · ~43 min
Symmetric vs Asymmetric EncryptionEasy

Explain how symmetric and asymmetric encryption differ in key usage, performance, and common application patterns.

MathArraysColumbia University
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More topics18 questions · ~154 min
Pitfalls in Streaming Experiment AnalysisHard

Identify major online experiment pitfalls and explain how they can bias results in a streaming product A/B test.

Network InterferenceNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchColumbia University
Batch vs Streaming Data ProcessingEasy

Compare batch and streaming data processing, including when each fits best in a pipeline.

Stream ProcessingETLBatch ProcessingColumbia University
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