Snowflake, Databricks, dbt Labs, Fivetran, etc.
What they test:
- Deep understanding of their platform and competitors
- Customer-facing technical skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
- Real-world data engineering experience
Interview loop:
- Technical deep-dives on platform internals
- Scenario-based: "Customer has X problem, how would you solve it?"
- Coding focused on data problems
- Strong behavioral component
Preparation focus:
Know their product inside out. Use it before interviewing. Understand their positioning against competitors. Be ready to teach concepts.