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Data Engineering Interview Preparation

viaInterview Kickstart
4.88 Rating
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
N/A
Format
Instructor Led
Delivery
Online
Time Commitment
15 weeks 12 hrs/week

Summary

Upward and Onward's Data Engineering Interview Course is a comprehensive, self-paced online program designed to prepare learners for high-paying roles at top tech companies. Developed by FAANG+ engineers, the course offers targeted training to excel in technical interviews. Through project-based learning, participants will gain essential skills and strategies to stand out in competitive job markets.

  • Before You Learn / Who This Course Is For
    • Aspiring data engineers aiming for FAANG+ roles

    • Ideal for those preparing for technical interviews

    • No prerequisites required; open to all backgrounds

  • What to Expect
    • Self-paced, online format with flexible learning

    • Hands-on projects to simulate real-world scenarios

    • Expert insights from FAANG+ engineers

  • What You'll Achieve
    • Master interview techniques for data engineering roles

    • Gain confidence to tackle tough technical questions

Certifications covered by this course

No certifications are covered by this course.

Topics included

Course Reviews

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Rohan Madane

Student 2025

July 06, 2025
Experience with Interview Kickstart

My experience with Interview Kickstart has been excellent so far. The training program is very thorough and well-designed for industry needs. The instructors and mentors are experts who share practical knowledge that really helps build confidence.I especially appreciate the career guidance and placement support — it’s motivating to know there’s a dedicated team helping you every step of the way. The extra effort they take to address individual concerns, like extending support or offering guidance during challenging times, really shows how invested they are in students’ success.I’d happily recommend IK to anyone who wants to seriously prepare for top companies.

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Manasi S

Graduate 2025

April 12, 2025
Structured program for FAANG Interviews

I joined the Data Engineering cohort at Interview Kickstart as I was looking for structured curriculum to prepare for DE interviews. Pros - 1. The program is well structured and detailed. 2. Data Structures and algorithms section is really comprehensive, especially the foundation material, which helps to understand the concepts in each topic like trees, recursion etc.3. I found mock interviews to be really helpful as they helped me to reduce my anxiety during actual interviews and the feedback given by each interviewer was very constructive4. Support team is really great and they are always available in case of any needCons - 1. Data Engineering section need more interview questions. Overall IK has been really helpful for me for interview preparations and to be better engineer. I would highly recommend it for Data Engineering interviews

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Anonymous

Student 2025

April 10, 2025
Great course for Data Engineering Tech role

I had enrolled for Data Engineering course with IK. It provided foundational skills like system design, DSA, and SQL. The good thing about the course is, it has crisp hands-on assignments with designing scalable data pipelines. This helped me to design scalable data systems in time bound manner.Also, it was great connecting with tech industry experts and mentors in DE field, my confidence in tackling challenging projects and making me stand out during interviews.  

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Anonymous

Student 2022

January 27, 2024
Ideal platform for Technical Interview preparation

The Masterclass program of Interview Kickstart is ideal for providing thorough and planned preparation for technical interviews. The training seeks to support job seekers in developing coding skills, problem solving skills and effective communication approaches. The support staff at Interview kickstart is amongst the best team. They answer to all our questions swiftly and consistently. Mock interview preparation is helpful in refining preparation for actual interviews. With a focus on practical, real world scenarios that are frequently seen in technical interviews, the program is also very well structured. There are several opportunities to practice and hone your skills and the instructors offer through feedback and direction. Overall, if you want to change on your technical interview abilities and raise your chances of getting a job of your dreams, I would strongly recommend Interview Kickstart. Interview kickstart is a great investment in your future success if you are an experienced professional or just starting out in your career.

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Anonymous

Student 2012

August 30, 2023
Data Engineering Interview Course

I attended Data Engineering Interview CoursePros1. Trainers from FAANG companies2. Covered all required topics for interview prep3. Completed course on time4. I recommend this for serious interview prep folksCons:1. Obviously expensive2. Not for freshers or beginners, Need to have some experience to go through complex classes    

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Anonymous

Student 2023

March 28, 2023
Intense, effective and efficient.

The Foundation material, live classes, assignments, curated material, and practical problems gave me the scope and direction I needed. It is an excellent use of time. To be effective and efficient, combine IK assistance with your own hard work.  Practice, practice, and practice some more. Best wishes. That's all there is to it.

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Thrinai Batchu

Student 2022

November 01, 2022
Glad to be part of IK

I did an extensive research on multiple bootcamps for interviewing with FAANAG, and IK turned out to be the winner. Till today I have not changed this thought, I like IK because of the following:1. Good curriculum2. Good Instructors3. Good Operations Team and Mentor Teams4. Mock Interviews with people from FAANG Could do better:The resources used by IK are little bit clumsy to me, like UpLevel (Very difficult to manage videos in Additional Library) and spread sheets are being used for scheduling some sessions. I wish they upgrade it to something better.

Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

Student Experience Team

November 21, 2022

Thank you!

Hi Thrinai , thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
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Anonymous

Student 2022

August 10, 2022
Data Engineering Course

IK is a fantastic foundation for not just people who are looking for jobs, but also for people who would like to perform well in their current job.  They sharpen your technical , Non technical, functional and all skills required to get into FAANG companies. I have not seen a structure so meticulous and concise. The curriculum is spot on and it caters to all areas of IT. IK will definitely make a master out of you and makes you very confident. Instead of asking questions to multiple folks, there is one stop guide to all your career requirements. I initially thought the fees is a little expensive, but considering the quality and the things you take home with you, I feel it is underrated.

Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

Student Experience Team

November 22, 2022

Thank you!

Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.

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