Discord Data Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Discord.
Discord
Data Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process had four typical stages and spanned three weeks. It started with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager screen that focused on past projects and highlighted our company values, similar to Discord. Then, there was a 45-minute technical screen involving a basic SQL question and a case study. The process concluded with a full panel onsite, consisting of four interviews: one behavioral, one SQL, one on data science soft skills and case study, and one on data science hard skills and case study.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- For the DS Hard Skills Case Study, please detail a specific product analytic case study.
- In this case study, please demonstrate your analytic methodology.
- Describe your process for hypothesis generation in this case study.
Discord
Data Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So the interview started and I went into detail about my ML experience, mentioning the algorithms I'd learned and projects I'd done. They asked about decision trees, and I explained them, but they seemed a bit unsure. I also talked about Python and relevant libraries. The interviewer seemed a bit distracted though, looking at their notes. When asked how I'd approach a data science problem, I outlined a plan focusing on cleaning and EDA, but their questions felt a bit weak, like they were just looking for reassurance. I tried to find out about the team's projects, but got vague answers. I left feeling a bit confused because it felt like the interviewer's own issues got in the way of a good conversation about my skills.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience with coding, algorithms, and experimentation?
- Tell me about your coding experience, algorithms you know, and how you approach experimentation.
Discord
Data Science Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
I found the job online and then a recruiter reached out. They were really good at explaining the whole process and what to expect and when. Then I had a couple of phone chats with the hiring manager and the head of the Data team to get a feel for the team and the job duties. After we both thought it was a good match, I got a take-home data challenge to do. They looked at it quickly and then invited me for a full day of interviews that were supposed to be on-site. But because of the pandemic, they were all remote video calls over Discord. It wasn't ideal, but totally makes sense right now. It actually gave me a good preview of how I'd be working with people remotely.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your people skills?
- What are your thoughts on ethics in management?
- Describe your management philosophy.
Discord Data Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Discord interview reports.
“What steps would you take if the stored data were to be compromised or attacked?”
Read reports →“How would you implement secure data and information storage measures?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you would design a push notification system for a subscription service?”
Read reports →“How would you design an A/B test for a proposed change to a Discord product?”
Read reports →“Describe your process for hypothesis generation in this case study.”
Read report →“Walk me through the experimentation basics as they apply to this case study.”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on ethics in management?”
Read report →“Could you describe your approach to ensuring equitable treatment for all individuals?”
Read report →“Describe your management philosophy.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Discord interview reports.