Spotify Data Scientist Interview Preparation Guide - Entry Level
Data Scientist
Spotify
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Data Scientist interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess technical proficiency, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and cultural alignment. The process spans 4-6 weeks and includes an initial recruiter screening, a technical phone screen, and comprehensive onsite interviews. For entry-level candidates, the focus is on foundational technical skills, the ability to learn quickly, and demonstrating enthusiasm for data-driven problem-solving aligned with Spotify's mission to unlock human creativity through data.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Programming Test
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
System Design
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
5
Data Interview
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Cultural Fit Interview
60 min5 focus topicsculture fit
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