1. Initial Screening (HR Round) Conducted by a recruiter or HR representative. Focuses on evaluating overall fit, background, and career aspirations. Discussion of salary expectations, company culture, and role alignment. 2. Hiring Manager Interview (Leadership & Strategy Focused) Conducted by the VP of Data Science, CTO, or Head of Analytics. Covers experience in managing data science teams, business impact of projects, and stakeholder communication. Evaluates leadership skills, decision-making processes, and vision for data science in the company. 3. Technical Deep Dive (Hands-on & Strategy) Conducted by senior data scientists, peers, or a panel of technical experts. Can include: Case Study: Solving a real-world business problem using data science methodologies. Technical Questions: Advanced ML, AI, model deployment, MLOps, and statistical concepts. Coding Exercise: Implementing machine learning models or writing efficient data pipelines (can be live or take-home). Architecture & Scalability: Designing scalable data science solutions for large datasets. 4. Business and Cross-functional Stakeholder Interviews Meetings with product managers, business leaders, or executives. Focuses on how data science drives business value, stakeholder management, and aligning data initiatives with business goals. May include discussions about collaboration with engineering, marketing, and operations teams.