Scenario You are an IC-level data scientist working on fast-paced initiatives with cross-functional partners at a large tech company. Question Describe a time you had a conflict with a teammate and how you resolved it. Give an example of when you chose to push back versus pivot on a project; what factors drove your choice? How have you convinced skeptical stakeholders or senior colleagues to adopt your recommendation? Tell me about a situation where you had to work with a difficult person—what did you do and what was the outcome? Hints Use execution-focused stories, quantify impact, show data-driven reasoning. Avoid people-management framing.