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Google Data Scientist Interview Questions

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

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 1 drill · ~56 min
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Statistics & Probability9 questions · ~83 min
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Model Evaluation9 questions · ~83 min
Choose a Classification ThresholdMedium

Choose a decision threshold for a classifier using precision, recall, calibration, and confusion matrix tradeoffs.

Confusion MatrixPrecisionThreshold TuningGoogle
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Machine Learning8 questions · ~74 min
Random Forest vs Gradient BoostingMedium
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Compare Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, then choose the right ensemble for a supervised learning task.

Ensemble MethodsBias-Variance TradeoffSupervised LearningGoogle
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Product Sense4 questions · ~37 min
Define User Needs FirstEasy
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Framework for uncovering user needs, pain points, and the core problem before moving into product or UX solutions.

User ResearchUser NeedsPain PointsGoogle
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Metrics8 questions · ~74 min
Choose Metrics for New FeaturesEasy
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Define a practical framework for selecting a north star, supporting KPIs, and leading indicators for a new product feature.

North Star MetricKPIsLeading IndicatorsGoogle
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More topics7 questions · ~64 min
Handle Incomplete Pipeline DataMedium
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Approach for handling missing, inconsistent, and duplicate data in a pipeline without breaking downstream analytics.

Data WranglingETLQualityGoogle
Design Test for Novelty and SpilloversHard
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Design an experiment that accounts for novelty effects and network spillovers before deciding whether to ship.

Network InterferenceExperimentationNovelty EffectGoogle
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