Independent Technical Interviews for Data Teams
Sherpa of Data provides independent technical interviews exclusively for data roles.
All interviews are grounded in real-world data systems and production experience.
This service is designed for companies that want a clear hiring signal, not interview theater.
Independent Technical Interview – Standard
Best for: Mid-level data professionals
What’s included
- 60-minute live technical interview (remote)
- Real-world problem solving and experience validation
- Deep dive into prior work, decisions, and tradeoffs
- Written assessment covering:
- Technical depth
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication clarity
- Hire / No Hire / Hire with Risk recommendation
Pricing: $350 per candidate
Optional add-ons
- Additional 30 minutes: +$125
- Resume or profile pre-review: +$75
Senior / Architect Technical Interview
Best for: Senior engineers, architects, and technical leads
What’s included
- 90-minute live technical interview
- System design and architecture discussion
- Scalability, cost, reliability, and failure scenarios
- Evaluation of tradeoff reasoning and technical judgment
- Executive-readable written assessment
Pricing: $500 per candidate
Optional add-ons
- Diagram or whiteboard review: +$100
- Stakeholder feedback sync (30 min): +$150
Hiring Panel Support
Best for: Final rounds and high-impact hires
What’s included
- Participation in your existing interview panel
- Targeted technical questioning
- Independent post-panel assessment
- Clear identification of strengths, risks, and red flags
Pricing: $250/hour (2-hour minimum)
Pipeline Rescue / Second Opinion
Best for: “We’ve interviewed multiple candidates and still don’t know.”
What’s included
- Review of prior interview feedback and criteria
- Re-interview of shortlisted candidates
- Identification of signal gaps and bias
- Clear recommendations on next steps
Pricing: Starting at $750 (scope-based)
Logistics & Policies
- Interview Language: All interviews are conducted in English
- Remote Interviews: Default for all engagements
- In-Person Interviews: Available by request
- All travel expenses billed to the client
- Cancellations:
- Less than 24 hours’ notice: full charge
- Recording: Not permitted without prior consent
What You’re Paying For
You’re not paying for interview time.
You’re paying for:
- Independent technical judgment
- Real-world data expertise
- Clear, defensible hiring signal
- Fewer bad hires
One avoided bad hire covers this cost many times over.
Ready to Get Started?
If you want clarity instead of guesswork, let’s talk.