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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 2 drills · ~60 min
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Coding5 questions · ~50 min
Longest Substring Without RepeatsMedium
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Find the longest substring with all unique characters using a sliding window.

Hash TablesStringsTwo PointersFactset
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Machine Learning5 questions · ~50 min
Supervised vs Unsupervised LearningEasy

Explain how supervised and unsupervised learning differ, and ground the distinction in a practical ML example.

Unsupervised LearningFeature EngineeringBias-Variance TradeoffFactset
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Strategy4 questions · ~40 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

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

Competitive AnalysisGo-to-MarketFactset
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Metrics4 questions · ~40 min
Using Metrics to Drive DecisionsEasy

Explain how you used a KPI and supporting metrics to diagnose a product issue and make a concrete product decision.

Funnel AnalysisKPIsLeading IndicatorsFactset
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Execution4 questions · ~40 min
Handling a Critical Production BugEasy

Describe how you handled discovery, escalation, triage, and containment of a critical bug under release pressure.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRisk AssessmentFactset
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More topics24 questions · ~240 min
Prioritize Features for a New ProductMedium

A framework for deciding which features should ship first when building a new product.

Feature PrioritizationUser Needsproduct developmentFactset
Design Feature Drift Monitoring SystemHard

Design a production ranking system with robust feature drift monitoring across batch and real-time features at high QPS.

Feature StoreFeature DriftModel ServingFactset
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