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Plaid Data Scientist Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions · ~27 min
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Machine Learning4 questions · ~36 min
Clustering in Coding AssessmentHard

Implement K-means clustering, select a defensible K, and evaluate cluster quality using scaled numerical data.

Clusteringdata preprocessingUnsupervised LearningPlaid
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Pipelines3 questions · ~27 min
Idempotent Transaction ETL DesignHard

Design an idempotent, backfillable, and observable Plaid transaction ETL pipeline.

ETLIdempotencyairflowPlaid
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A/B Testing & Experimentation11 questions · ~99 min
Experiment Pitfalls: Network Effects and SRMHard

Identify, detect, and mitigate network effects, spillover, and sample ratio mismatch in online experiments.

experiment designNetwork InterferenceNetwork EffectsPlaid
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Statistics & Probability11 questions · ~99 min
Test Transaction Volume ChangeHard

Determine whether a transaction-volume change exceeds expected random variation using time-series analysis, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.

Central Limit TheoremHypothesis TestingStatistical SignificancePlaid
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Product Sense10 questions · ~90 min
Visualize Data to Find InsightsMedium

Explain how you select visualizations, uncover patterns, and turn data into actionable product insights.

product analysisMetricsUser ResearchPlaid
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More topics8 questions · ~72 min
Approach to Underperforming ModelsMedium

Structured approach for diagnosing an underperforming model and deciding whether to fix data, thresholding, calibration, or the model.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallPlaid
Choose Metrics for New FeaturesEasy

Define a practical framework for selecting a north star, supporting KPIs, and leading indicators for a new product feature.

North Star MetricKPIsLeading IndicatorsPlaid
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