Data Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at PwC with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Data Engineer roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at PwC overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at PwC as a Data Engineer according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 24%
Presentation: 16%
One on one interview: 16%
Skills test: 12%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Background check: 8%
Group panel interview: 8%
Drug test: 4%
Personality test: 4%
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The recruitment process consisted of three stages. It began with an initial phone call with an HR representative, followed by a video interview with HR to further assess my profile. The process concluded with a final interview with two managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain LEFT JOIN and explain difference between Data Lake and Data Warehouse
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at PwC (Calcutta)
Interview
usually start by understanding business problems with stakeholders, then translate them into analytical use cases. I’ve worked on data preprocessing, feature engineering, and building models using Python and SQL.
I have hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms like regression, classification, boosting methods, and also worked on deep learning models for NLP tasks.
Recently, I’ve also worked on GenAI use cases like prompt engineering and RAG-based solutions, where we integrated LLMs with vector databases to improve response accuracy.
I’ve also collaborated closely with DevOps
Processus structuré en plusieurs rounds. Entretien RH fluide, puis échange métier approfondi. Feedback rapide et professionnel. Équipe à l'écoute, questions pertinentes sur l'expérience terrain. Réorientation vers un autre pôle proposée proactivement.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at PwC (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) in Apr 2026
Interview
Asked my salary and what i do and experience and why dis u apply
And scheudled a technical interview and waiting right now for the technical interview and was asked if its okay if i work for any industry or i have restrictions