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Niantic Data Scientist Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 3 questions · ~24 min
Sample Size and Power PlanningMedium

Reason about sample size, power, and minimum detectable effect before launching an experiment.

Hypothesis TestingPower AnalysisSample SizeNiantic
Retention Significance TestingMedium

Tests statistical reasoning for A/B results and controlling false positives in retention metrics.

Confidence IntervalsHypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceNiantic
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Metrics4 questions · ~32 min
Diagnose a Metric Drop After LaunchMedium

Investigate why a key KPI moved the wrong way after a product change and separate signal from noise.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisNiantic
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Machine Learning9 questions · ~73 min
Unsupervised Learning for User SegmentsMedium

Use unsupervised learning to discover meaningful user segments from mixed behavioral data.

Unsupervised LearningFeature EngineeringDeep LearningNiantic
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Product Sense5 questions · ~40 min
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

Define a success metric for a new feature that captures real user value, not just raw usage.

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueNiantic
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SQL & Data Manipulation8 questions + 3 drills · ~95 min
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Behavioral & Leadership11 questions · ~89 min
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More topics2 questions · ~16 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 MismatchNiantic
Primary vs Guardrail Metric ChoiceMedium

Choose a primary success metric and guardrails for a game experiment, then explain how that choice drives power, analysis, and ship decisions.

ExperimentationGuardrail MetricsA/B TestingNiantic

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