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Samsara Data Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Samsara Data Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 3 questions · ~31 min
Python Fibonacci FunctionEasy
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Generate the first n Fibonacci values for a Hulu recommendation batch using an iterative O(n) algorithm.

RecursionMathDynamic ProgrammingSamsara
SQL and DSA PracticeEasy
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Find two indices in an array whose values add to a target using a hash map in linear time.

Basic AlgorithmsArraysData StructuresSamsara
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions · ~52 min
Second Highest Without AggregatesHard
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Find the second highest salary in each department without using aggregate functions.

SubqueriesRankingSelf-JoinsSamsara
SQL Query WalkthroughEasy
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Explain how to reason through SQL queries on CoderPad, including joins, filters, and result validation.

sqlSamsara
Window Functions for Rolling MetricsMedium
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Explain window functions and calculate a rolling average for time-series measurements.

Window Functionsanalytics toolsDate FunctionsSamsara
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Pipelines13 questions · ~136 min
Design an ETL Pipeline with Data Quality ChecksMedium

Develop an ETL pipeline to process 10TB of daily sales data with strict data quality validations and orchestration requirements.

Deep LearningSamsara
Handle Late Data in StreamingHard

Design a streaming pipeline that can absorb late-arriving events while keeping aggregates correct and downstream tables stable.

Stream ProcessingIdempotencyData ModelingSamsara
Design Real-Time Sensor Event PipelineHard

Design a real-time pipeline for sensor events that transforms data and feeds a UI with low latency.

Stream ProcessingOrchestrationDependenciesSamsara
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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~126 min
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