Spotify Data Scientist Interview Preparation Guide - Junior Level
Data Scientist
Spotify
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Data Scientist interview process at the junior level consists of 6 distinct rounds spanning 4-6 weeks. It begins with a recruiter screening call focusing on background alignment and motivation, followed by a technical phone screen assessing coding and data science fundamentals. The onsite phase includes 4 focused interviews: a programming test for coding proficiency, system design for architectural thinking, behavioral assessment for cultural fit, and a dedicated data science interview covering statistical analysis and machine learning concepts.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Programming Test (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
System Design (Onsite)
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
5
Behavioral & Cultural Fit Interview (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Data Science Interview (Onsite)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
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