Top 10+ Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

In today’s video, I will talk about the data engineering interview and go over the different types of questions that might get asked during the interview.

If you need more interview questions, we have compiled a list of the top questions for data engineers

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Behavioral Interview Questions
01:15 - The STAR method
02:01 - Basic Data Engineering Questions
02:49 - SQL Interview Questions
04:48 - Data Structures and Algorithms Questions
07:15 - Database Design and Data Modeling Questions
09:01 - Data Pipeline & ETL Questions
10:34 - Data Engineering Case Study
12:22 - Quick Tips

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Great video, Jay! As I am looking forward to applying to a job position as a data engineer, I found great prep points in here!
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[andriipcreate]

Hi guys. I received a position of a DE with 0 experience for it. Actually, I was working as a data analyst for 6 months before, and I was preparing for a DevOps role to another company but I replied to a recruiter on LinkedIn and pass all stages, passed a probation period, and now I'm working in the company. I wasn't asked about Python at all, small questions on SQL, just to understand that I have a logic and that's it. Sure, it was a pure luck. I still learning heavily.

[shilpag]

I found your content crisp, to the point. I am preparing for data engineering with couple of years' experience.

[ankitadugade]

Thank you for posting this. Much needed. Great contest and covered most of the part👍🏻

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[nataliedata]

Hey, thank you a lot for this video and the guide! It was extremely helpful. In my experience I got a lot of questions about Query Optimisation, views vs materialised views, etc.

[gmctukm]

Hi Jay, thank's a lot !!
I love your video and it is very useful for my data engineer interview.
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[gencosta]

Hi Jay,
First of all, thank you for creating this helpful video on DE Interview QnA's. I am currently in healthcare and looking forward to move to Tech Industry. I learnt a lot and your video gave me pointers what to expect in the interviews and how to prepare them. Also thanks for creating this great resource- Interview Query which would help a lot to all the individuals who are currently transitioning or starting their career in data roles. Looking forward to your future content. Thanks again!

[umeshsathe]

Thanks Jay. This video helps to gauges the data engineering interview perimeter and what can be expected.

[lakshmisowjanyagogineni]

Hey Jay, I Like the way how you have explained. I am preparing for data engineering interviews and having trouble in cracking question on big data and python. Looking forward to more content on the same.

[MayurKhanna]

Thanks so much for this information! As someone with a DE interview coming up, this really helped me to identify the concepts that I need to brush up on. Keep up the good work!

[snehakasireddy]

Hey Jay, really like the content in the video. Gives me a good understanding of what all you need to become a good data engineer.

[renukamelkani]

Hey Jay, very good content targeting Data Engineering interviews. Looking forward to more content on the same lines.
Very helpful!

[ahmetalperenyildirim]

Amazing content, focused and informative. It's also great for data engineers to improve themselves. Thank you for sharing!

[meronabate]

Hello Jay,
Great contents. Thank you for the preparation video. I am preparing for a data engineering interview and this was exactly what I was looking for.

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[KunalBelnekar]

Thanks for the video. In depth explanation to help on interview prep.

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[shikhaverma]

Thanks for the tips, it was indeed helpful.