Spotify Data Scientist (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide 2025
Data Scientist
Spotify
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Data Scientist interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, system design thinking, statistical expertise, and cultural alignment. The process includes initial recruiter screening, a technical phone screen, and four comprehensive onsite interview rounds spanning approximately 4-6 weeks total.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Interview - Programming and Coding
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview - Data Interview
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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