SAS Data Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SAS.
SAS
Data Scientist
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied via LinkedIn and they contacted me by phone. I had an HR interview where they asked me about my experience and my studies. They told me about the possibility of participating in initial months of an academy at the headquarters. Then, after more than 4 weeks, they told me they preferred other candidates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What made you decide to apply for this role at our company?
SAS
Data Science Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included a virtual interview via HireVue and then a technical conversation. They didn't ask technical questions like LeetCode or SQL, but instead discussed your resume and technical skills. Be ready to talk about your projects and experience in detail. The entire process took about a month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you walk me through one of your projects in detail, including the tools you utilized and the results achieved?
SAS
Data Analyst/Data Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Coding
So, for a SAS job, it's usually a few steps to see if you're a good fit technically and overall. First, they'll check your resume for SAS skills, any certs (like Base or Advanced SAS), and if you've done data analysis, reporting, or programming. Then, there's usually an HR chat to talk about your career aims, your SAS background, and how you communicate. After that, you might get a technical test – maybe an online SAS thing, a take-home project, or a live coding challenge. This is to see if you can actually manipulate data, do stats, or make reports with SAS, using stuff like PROC SQL, PROC MEANS, or PROC REPORT.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your experience with technical skills?
SAS Data Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SAS interview reports.
“Can you give a general overview of machine learning and talk about specifics concerning Bayesian techniques?”
Read reports →“What three attributes would you say describe you?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with SAS software?”
Read reports →“What key takeaways have you gained from your studies?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Can you share your background and experience in working with generative AI?”
Read report →“Can you describe a time you resolved a conflict within a group?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your thesis project?”
Read report →“Share some of your most significant accomplishments, in work and life.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 SAS interview reports.