Describe Solving Complex Project Challenges in Detail
Overview
This question evaluates ownership, end-to-end project management, technical problem-solving, and the ability to quantify impact and articulate trade-offs within a data science role.
Amazon
Aug 4, 2025, 10:55 AM
Data Scientist
Technical Screen
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral: Ownership and Problem-Solving (Data Scientist Phone Screen)
Prompt
Describe the most complicated project you have undertaken and walk me through how you worked through it, end to end.
Follow-up: Pick one technical detail you mentioned and dive deep—what was the challenge and exactly how did you solve it?
Guidance
- Use a clear structure (Situation → Task → Actions → Results).
- Quantify impact (metrics, revenue, cost, customer outcomes).
- Be explicit about your personal contribution and trade-offs/decisions.
- Show ownership, bias for action, and ability to dive deep.
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