I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Discord (San Francisco, CA) in Sept 2020
Interview
4 total rounds , there is a recruiter screen, an interview with the hiring manager, a technical interview with a few data scientists and then an onsight which lasts all day.
Onsight is the toughest round the others are not overly challenging.
I applied online. I interviewed at Discord in Aug 2025
Interview
The interview had five one-hour rounds focused on role-specific scenarios, SQL code explanations, and practical problem-solving. Most questions centered on day-to-day job responsibilities and how I would handle real situations.
The interview process was well-structured and respectful of my time. The recruiter was responsive throughout and provided clear expectations at each stage. The technical challenge was relevant to the actual work I’d be doing, focusing on data analysis and experimentation rather than obscure algorithms.
Process was in four pretty standard parts, overall process took 3 weeks.
- Recruiter Screen
- HM Screen (emphasized past projects, highlight discord-esque values)
- Technical Screen (45 minutes): simple SQL, case study
- Full panel onsite - 4 interviews: (1) Behavioral (2) SQL (3) DS Soft Skills/Case Study (4) DS Hard Skills/Case Study
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
DS Hard Skills Case Study: Walk through a specific product analytic case study. Testing analytic methodology, hypothesis generation, experimentation basics.
