Ace the Data Science Interview by ex-Facebook Nick Singh and ex-Google Kevin Huo is the #1 interview-prep book for aspiring data scientists and analysts. Packed with 201 real interview questions asked at FAANG companies, hot startups and Wall Street firms, it walks you through every solution step-by-step.
Coverage Includes
- SQL, probability, statistics and machine-learning interview questions
- Product-sense, case-study and A/B testing problems
- Career strategy: resumes, cold emails, LinkedIn and offer negotiation
- Real questions from Google, Meta/Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Two Sigma & more
The go-to resource for data analyst, data scientist and analytics interviews — trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers preparing to break into tech and finance.
Book Details
| Title | Ace the Data Science Interview |
| Authors | Nick Singh & Kevin Huo |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780578973838 |
| Genre | Career / Data Science |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ace the Data Science Interview good for beginners?
Yes — solutions are explained from first principles, though basic SQL and Python knowledge helps.
Does it help for data analyst roles?
Absolutely — the SQL, stats and product-sense chapters are directly relevant to analyst interviews too.
Is Ace the Data Science Interview useful for data analyst jobs?
Yes — its SQL, statistics and product-sense chapters map directly to data analyst interviews at tech companies and banks.
Which companies’ interview questions are covered?
201 real questions from FAANG giants like Google, Meta and Amazon plus Wall Street firms like Two Sigma and top startups.
Do I need coding experience to use this book?
Basic SQL and Python help; solutions are explained step by step so motivated beginners can follow along.
Who are the authors of Ace the Data Science Interview?
Nick Singh (ex-Facebook) and Kevin Huo (ex-Google) — the book has helped hundreds of thousands prepare for data roles.
What is the price of Ace the Data Science Interview in India?
It is ₹1899 at TheBooksTank for a new paperback — small compared to a single data-science salary negotiation win.
What Readers Say
#1 Amazon Best Seller · 50,000+ copies sold · 1,000+ five-star Amazon reviews
★★★★★ “I am now a data scientist so I guess it worked.”
— Alexander Roberts · Goodreads · 2026
★★★★★ “This book helped me land a few offers. The exercises are helpful and it is written well.”
— Nati S. · Goodreads · 2023
★★★★★ “The advice in this book directly helped me land my dream job.”
— Advitya Gemawat · ML Engineer, Microsoft (endorsement)
★★★★☆ “Great book to prep for interview!! Some proof solutions in chapters 5 and 6 need revisions though, for typos and confusing explanations.”
— Kyle Nguyen · Goodreads · 2025
★★★★☆ “Solid for folks who need a brush up on interview topics that they don't deal with on a daily basis.”
— Mark · Goodreads
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