The interview process for my co-op involved several stages designed to assess both my technical abilities and alignment with the team's goals. It began with an initial phone screening with HR, where we discussed my background, career goals, and why I was interested in the position. Following that, I had a technical interview with the hiring manager and senior engineers. During this stage, I was asked questions on data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and programming fundamentals. I also completed a coding exercise focusing on data processing and optimization, where I had to demonstrate my approach to handling large datasets efficiently. In the final round, I had a behavioral interview with the team, where we discussed problem-solving approaches, how I manage project timelines, and examples of past work. This stage highlighted my collaboration skills and adaptability to dynamic project requirements. The process was thorough, focusing on my technical skills and my fit within a collaborative, data-driven environment.