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Mastercard Data Scientist Interview Questions

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

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 1 drill · ~46 min
Duplicate Transactions QueryMedium
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Identify near-duplicate Mastercard authorizations with a self-join and rank matching transactions within two minutes.

Self-JoinssqlMastercard
Merchant Volume TrendsMedium
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Use a CTE and window functions to calculate daily, cumulative, and three-day moving transaction volumes by Mastercard MCC.

Window FunctionssqlRunning TotalsMastercard
Retention Cohorts With Complex JoinsHard
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Build twelve-month Twitch viewer retention cohorts with CTEs, joins, date offsets, and conditional aggregation.

JoinssqlCohort AnalysisTwitch
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Machine Learning7 questions · ~62 min
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~27 min
Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard
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Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchMastercard
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Model Evaluation3 questions · ~27 min
Log Loss and Its RoleHard

Assesses understanding of log loss, interpretation, and when it is appropriate.

Log LossModel EvaluationMastercard
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~62 min
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More topics3 questions · ~27 min
First Checks for Metric DropsEasy
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Outline the first checks to diagnose a sudden drop in a core product metric, starting with data quality, scope, and decomposition.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisMastercard
Campaign Effectiveness StatisticsMedium

Tests knowledge of statistical testing and estimation for marketing measurement.

Data AnalysisMastercard
Product CritiqueMedium

Evaluates product thinking, prioritization, and ability to articulate improvements clearly.

product analysisMastercard
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