I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ursus in May 2025
Interview
Phonecall with Ursus
2x Client Interviews
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Phone call was a simple screening to confirm accuracy of resume/linked in
1st client interview was data engineering based
2nd was with manager and a bit more technical deep dive into data engineering and architecture
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given these 3 requests from business, write SQL queries to extract the relevant data.
You are given table names and some reference columns but that's about it.
Assist in owning existing processes running in production, optimizing complex code through advanced algorithmic concepts
Optimize pipelines, dashboards, frameworks, and systems to facilitate easier development of data artifacts
Influence product and cross-functional teams to identify data opportunities to drive impact
Mentor team members by giving/receiving actionable feedback
I interviewed with a recruiter who was the liaison for the client, the interview process was smooth and professional, starting with a screening, then a Zoom call, and ultimately finalizing with an in-person interview. The recruiter was super communicative through the whole process and was great at setting the expectations for the role and the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my proficiencies with different software and video/audio equipment