Netflix Data Engineer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide 2025
Data Engineer
Netflix
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Netflix's Data Engineer interview process for mid-level candidates consists of 7 rounds designed to evaluate technical depth, system design thinking, and cultural alignment. The process begins with recruiter screening, moves through a technical phone screen, and concludes with 5 onsite rounds covering SQL/data modeling, ETL/big data, system design, and behavioral assessment. The entire process typically spans 4-6 weeks and evaluates your ability to design and optimize scalable data pipelines at Netflix's massive scale, work with distributed systems, collaborate across teams, and align with Netflix's 'Freedom & Responsibility' culture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: SQL, Window Functions & Data Manipulation
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Data Modeling & Warehouse Architecture
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: ETL Design, Spark & Big Data Technologies
120 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: System Design - Data Pipeline Architecture
120 min7 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Round 5: Behavioral, Teamwork & Culture Fit
60 min7 focus topicsbehavioral
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