I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Extend, Inc. in May 2025
Interview
1. Interview with hiring manager
2. Take-home assessment
3. 2-hour virtual onsite with 4 separate interviews: data scientist (technical), Senior VP of Data Science (behavioral), another data manager (behavioral), and a key stakeholder (collaboration)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you notice any idiosyncrasies with the data? Calculate the attach rate - overall and by merchant. What are your recommendations?
The first was initial screening and then there was a phone call with the recruiter. After the phone call, there was a video interview with the hiring manager. Then, at-home exercise to test skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a project where you have used your data science skills.
I met with a senior data scientist in the first round who seemed extremely uninterested to talk to me. I was not asked any technical questions during the call but rather trivial questions. I was told an online assignment would follow through but all I received was a rejection a few days later without any explanation or feedback. I feel like the first call was a waste of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested to work at a startup like extend?