Spotify Data Scientist Interview Preparation Guide - Mid Level (2-5 Years)
Data Scientist
Spotify
Mid Level
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Data Scientist interview process spans 4-6 weeks and evaluates candidates through a structured progression of screening and technical interviews. The process begins with a recruiter phone screen to assess background alignment, followed by a technical phone interview to evaluate core programming and data science skills. The final stage consists of 4 comprehensive onsite interviews covering programming proficiency, system design capabilities, cultural fit, and domain-specific data science expertise. This comprehensive evaluation ensures candidates possess the technical depth, problem-solving ability, and collaborative mindset required to drive data-driven insights and contribute to Spotify's music and audio platform.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Interview - Programming Test
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - System Design
50 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Interview - Data Science Technical Interview
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
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