Senior Data Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Data Engineer
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
The Senior Data Engineer interview process at FAANG companies typically spans 4-6 weeks and includes 6 comprehensive rounds designed to assess technical depth, system design thinking, coding proficiency, data infrastructure expertise, and senior-level leadership capabilities. The process progresses from initial screening through multiple on-site technical assessments, system design evaluation, and behavioral leadership interviews, with increasing rigor at each stage.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Python and Data Structures
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
3
On-site Technical Interview - SQL and Data Modeling
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
4
On-site Technical Interview - Data Engineering Coding
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
5
On-site System Design Interview - Data Infrastructure
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
6
On-site Behavioral and Leadership Interview
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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