Netflix Data Scientist (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Data Scientist
Netflix
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Netflix's Data Scientist interview process evaluates technical expertise, statistical knowledge, product sense, experimental design, and cultural alignment. The process spans approximately 4-6 weeks and includes phone screening rounds, a technical assessment, and multiple onsite interview loops where you'll interact with data scientists, engineers, managers, and executives. For Staff level, the interview emphasizes strategic business impact, mentorship capabilities, advanced technical depth, and organizational influence.[1][2][3]
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Hiring Manager Technical Screen
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral|technical
3
Technical Assessment Phone Screen
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Core Technical Skills & SQL Deep Dive
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Experimental Design & Causal Inference
90 min5 focus topicstechnical|case study
6
Onsite Round 3: Product Sense, Metrics & Business Impact
90 min4 focus topicscase study|behavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Leadership, Mentorship & Culture Fit
90 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
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