Square Interview Questions

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Asked at Square, Airbnb • 5 years ago
What is the product strategy for launching something from scratch?
Product Strategy
3 answers I was asked this
"I'm interpreting this question as "what's the process you'd go through to launch a new product". I'd approach it this way, assuming we haven't yet made any determinations around the what/how: Step 1: Pick an industry of interest with Industry criteria based on Industry growth rate VC investments (pitchbook is a good resource) Step 2: Evaluate the various industry verticals and select the vertical with the most opportunity evaluated by Age of companies New entrants Existing -"
Diamonde H. - "I'm interpreting this question as "what's the process you'd go through to launch a new product". I'd approach it this way, assuming we haven't yet made any determinations around the what/how: Step 1: Pick an industry of interest with Industry criteria based on Industry growth rate VC investments (pitchbook is a good resource) Step 2: Evaluate the various industry verticals and select the vertical with the most opportunity evaluated by Age of companies New entrants Existing -"See full answer
Product Strategy
Asked at Square, Airbnb, Anduril + 1 more • 4 months ago
How do you hire your team?
Software Engineer
Behavioral
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7 answers I was asked this
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"I always ask to clarify if this is a brand new team. If so, then I focus on bringing in people with strong technical aptitudes(since I'm hiring for software engineering), but also team members that have experience mentoring and good communication is a must. I look for people who have leadership qualities. I emphasize that building a brand new team isn't something I can do on my own, so the initial hires of that team are very important to help me expand it."
Catherine I. - "I always ask to clarify if this is a brand new team. If so, then I focus on bringing in people with strong technical aptitudes(since I'm hiring for software engineering), but also team members that have experience mentoring and good communication is a must. I look for people who have leadership qualities. I emphasize that building a brand new team isn't something I can do on my own, so the initial hires of that team are very important to help me expand it."See full answer
Software Engineer
Behavioral
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Asked at Square • 4 years ago
Square recently launched a product that helps sellers train their staff. What is your strategy for increasing the revenue of this product by 5x in the next year?
Product Manager
Product Strategy
3 answers I was asked this
"Not a complete answer but something to get the juices flowing: Lets review the current market segment in which Aquare excels? Square is known for supporting small businesses, we can define Small businesses by employee size of 10-500 or less, considering the goal of this exercise is to increase staff training modules. Let’s assume that part of the expansion means we stay in SMB segment because we can assume that larger businesses require more complex systems and feature integrations with th"
Amber B. - "Not a complete answer but something to get the juices flowing: Lets review the current market segment in which Aquare excels? Square is known for supporting small businesses, we can define Small businesses by employee size of 10-500 or less, considering the goal of this exercise is to increase staff training modules. Let’s assume that part of the expansion means we stay in SMB segment because we can assume that larger businesses require more complex systems and feature integrations with th"See full answer
Product Manager
Product Strategy
Asked at Square, Airbnb • 5 years ago
How do you negotiate with vendors?
Behavioral
1 answer I was asked this
"I'm assuming we're negotiating because we want the vendor to do something unique for us that's possible but they've never done it before or that they do often but we want some sort of preferential treatment or pricing deal. I'm also assuming we're not desperate and have the upper hand. Pre-Call with vendors Define our ideal state Define our BATNA Vet and speak to at least 3-5 vendors (depending on market concentration) Objectively know what is possible within industry and with the vendo"
Diamonde H. - "I'm assuming we're negotiating because we want the vendor to do something unique for us that's possible but they've never done it before or that they do often but we want some sort of preferential treatment or pricing deal. I'm also assuming we're not desperate and have the upper hand. Pre-Call with vendors Define our ideal state Define our BATNA Vet and speak to at least 3-5 vendors (depending on market concentration) Objectively know what is possible within industry and with the vendo"See full answer
Behavioral
Asked at Square • 4 years ago
As a product marketing manager, how would you launch the new waitlist appointment feature for a salon? What process would you follow?
Product Marketing Manager
Analytical
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Product Marketing Manager
Analytical
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