What statistical software programs do you have experience using in past positions in this field? Which one do have you the most experience with or feel the most confident using?
The purpose of this technical question is to determine your familiarity with and knowledge of software used by data scientists. The Robinhood interviewer is also interested in learning if you are adept at working with the software and tools their organization utilizes. The best way to answer this question is to first state the names of the software you have used and are familiar with. Then, add that most statistical analysis software products have similar features and that you've been able to easily transition from one to another when necessary.
"In my current position, we use Tableau for the majority of our work. We also have licenses for Statgraphics and JMP Statistical Software, but these are only used for circumstances in which their unique features are more suited for the task at hand. I've also used Salesforce Analytics Cloud and MATLAB in previous roles. If Robinhood uses different software, I've found that transitioning to a new software analytics tool is relatively easy due to the similarity in the features and user interface between the different packages."
