Spotify Data Scientist (Senior Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Data Scientist
Spotify
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Data Scientist interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess technical proficiency, machine learning expertise, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. For Senior Level candidates (5-12 years experience), the process emphasizes domain mastery, strategic thinking, leadership potential, project ownership, and the ability to drive measurable business impact through data-driven insights. The entire evaluation spans 4-6 weeks and includes a recruiter screen, technical phone screening, and four distinct onsite rounds covering coding, system design, data science fundamentals, and behavioral assessment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Interview Round 1: Programming and Data Structures Test
70 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview Round 2: System Design
70 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview Round 3: Data Science and Analytics Interview
70 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview Round 4: Behavioral and Cultural Fit Interview
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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