Atlassian
Data Scientist
Practice for Data Scientist
Atlassian
Initial Screening & Values Alignment
30 minutesAimed at understanding your background, interest in Atlassian, and alignment with their core values. This round also serves to provide an overview of the interview process.
5 minutesTell me about yourself and why you're interested in Atlassian.
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to work with a cross-functional team to achieve a data-driven outcome. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?
5 minutesAtlassian has a core value: 'Open company, no bullshit'. How do you interpret this value, and can you share an example of when you demonstrated openness and transparency in a professional setting?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Technical Deep Dive: SQL & Data Analysis
30 minutesFocuses on assessing the candidate's proficiency in SQL, data manipulation, and statistical analysis. Expect questions related to querying, data modeling, and A/B testing.
5 minutesDescribe your experience with SQL. Can you walk me through a complex query you've written recently and explain the logic behind it?
5 minutesExplain the concept of A/B testing. What metrics would you track to determine the success of a new feature in Jira, and how would you handle potential confounding factors?
5 minutesHow would you approach feature selection for a model predicting user churn? Describe the different techniques you might use and their trade-offs.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Product Sense & Business Acumen
30 minutesAssesses the candidate's ability to apply data science principles to solve real-world business problems related to Atlassian products. Focus on product strategy, user obsession, and metrics.
5 minutesLet's say Atlassian wants to improve user engagement with Confluence. How would you use data to identify opportunities and measure the impact of potential solutions?
5 minutesHow would you design an experiment to test the impact of a new AI-powered feature in Jira that automatically suggests assignees for tasks?
5 minutesImagine you notice a significant drop in Trello's monthly active users. What are some potential reasons for this decline, and how would you investigate them using data?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Values Interview: 'Be the Change You Seek'
30 minutesThis round is conducted by someone outside the immediate team to assess cultural fit and alignment with Atlassian's values, particularly focusing on initiative, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
5 minutesAtlassian values 'Be the change you seek.' Tell me about a time you identified an opportunity for improvement in a process or project and took the initiative to implement it.
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you faced a significant challenge or obstacle in a data science project. How did you approach the problem, and what did you learn from the experience?
5 minutesHow do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field of data science, and how do you apply this knowledge to your work?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.