I applied online. I interviewed at Ally Financial (Lewisville, TX) in Jun 2026
Interview
The interview was straightforward and easy to follow overall. The Principal of Data Management who conducted the interview was very kind and professional. While I believed my background could have been a strong fit for the role, I was not selected. It seemed the outcome may have been more related to communication fit than technical qualifications, as I had to ask for clarification on a few questions during the conversation. Overall, I appreciated the opportunity and had a respectful interview experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How to find and delete duplicates in SQL
2. Difference between RANK and DENSE RANK - window functions
Initial recruiter screening followed by a technical discussion covering cloud/DevOps concepts, troubleshooting scenarios, and experience-based questions. Final round focused on behavioral questions, communication skills, and team fit. Overall process was professional and straightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me how I would source and attract qualified candidates for hard-to-fill technical roles.
It was lengthy, pretty simple. I thought I was doing well but I guess not. No follow up from an actual person. Got a rejection email after following up on the interview.