Product Manager Interview Questions

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  • "Netflix is a OTT platform that streams content , TV shows, movies documentaries, to the subscriber's of Netflix. Netflix has approximately 90 million subscribers in USA alone and Netflix's revenue is generated based on their subscriptions. The user buys Netflix subscription, logs in , opens profile and opens the home page of Netflix. 1. Confirmation of the Assumptions Homepage Definition: The homepage is the screen users see after logging into their profile, showing tailored recom"

    Hari priya K. - "Netflix is a OTT platform that streams content , TV shows, movies documentaries, to the subscriber's of Netflix. Netflix has approximately 90 million subscribers in USA alone and Netflix's revenue is generated based on their subscriptions. The user buys Netflix subscription, logs in , opens profile and opens the home page of Netflix. 1. Confirmation of the Assumptions Homepage Definition: The homepage is the screen users see after logging into their profile, showing tailored recom"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Analytical
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    "Great question. My favourite product is YouTube Music. Let's see on what its strategy should be for next year. Clarifying questions No clarifying questions on this as I will be working with my favourite products. I will have few assumptions which I will state out before we proceed. Assumptions Assuming that we need to come up with strategy for YouTube Music app - not considering YouTube as a whole as part of this. I am considering overall audio streaming as the space to come up with the s"

    Harshit G. - "Great question. My favourite product is YouTube Music. Let's see on what its strategy should be for next year. Clarifying questions No clarifying questions on this as I will be working with my favourite products. I will have few assumptions which I will state out before we proceed. Assumptions Assuming that we need to come up with strategy for YouTube Music app - not considering YouTube as a whole as part of this. I am considering overall audio streaming as the space to come up with the s"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
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    "So first, I have some clarifying questions, what is Facebook lite? If I understand correctly this is a version of the Facebook application for Android, with the same functionality but lighter in terms of size. It is aimed to be used in emerging markets where the bandwidth is limited What are the tradeoffs for the size of the app? I guess that some visual elements are stripped down from the app and reduced its size Is this application exist or I am launching it The timeframe of the product?"

    Gadi R. - "So first, I have some clarifying questions, what is Facebook lite? If I understand correctly this is a version of the Facebook application for Android, with the same functionality but lighter in terms of size. It is aimed to be used in emerging markets where the bandwidth is limited What are the tradeoffs for the size of the app? I guess that some visual elements are stripped down from the app and reduced its size Is this application exist or I am launching it The timeframe of the product?"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Execution
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  • Google logoAsked at Google 
    +10

    "Clarifying questions: Do we want to focus on front end or backend? Front end Do we want to focus on any particular platform? For ex: Site, mobile, apps Interviewer: Desktop Is there anything tools on gmail that you'd like me to focus on? For ex: Meet, Hangouts, Notes Interviewer: Just the main product Are there any specific product buckets that you'd like me to go through? For ex: Sign up flows, login flows, security, product experience, sign out flow, recommend"

    Amy M. - "Clarifying questions: Do we want to focus on front end or backend? Front end Do we want to focus on any particular platform? For ex: Site, mobile, apps Interviewer: Desktop Is there anything tools on gmail that you'd like me to focus on? For ex: Meet, Hangouts, Notes Interviewer: Just the main product Are there any specific product buckets that you'd like me to go through? For ex: Sign up flows, login flows, security, product experience, sign out flow, recommend"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
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  • "Clarify: I'm assuming that a workplace chat app is similar to something like Slack or Teams, which is a web app/mobile platform for employees to securely message each other directly or in a grouping (i.e. a channel). I'm also assuming that this workplace app is for a generic company, and not Microsoft or Salesforce. Goals: Workplace apps serve a vital connective tissue within enterprises to allow employees to freely message one another and collaborate on projects. These services a"

    William D. - "Clarify: I'm assuming that a workplace chat app is similar to something like Slack or Teams, which is a web app/mobile platform for employees to securely message each other directly or in a grouping (i.e. a channel). I'm also assuming that this workplace app is for a generic company, and not Microsoft or Salesforce. Goals: Workplace apps serve a vital connective tissue within enterprises to allow employees to freely message one another and collaborate on projects. These services a"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Analytical
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  • "Clarifying questions: I assume we're focused on the consumer side of this? ** Yes I am assuming post booking begins immediately after booking a ticket and ends when the user leaves the airport at their destination. Does that sound right? ** Yes Goals: United Airlines wants to get its passengers to their destination seamlessly, safely, and on time. Users: I think about user groups in 3 main buckets. 1) 24 hours following booking 2) >24 following booking through 24 hours before boarding "

    Steven M. - "Clarifying questions: I assume we're focused on the consumer side of this? ** Yes I am assuming post booking begins immediately after booking a ticket and ends when the user leaves the airport at their destination. Does that sound right? ** Yes Goals: United Airlines wants to get its passengers to their destination seamlessly, safely, and on time. Users: I think about user groups in 3 main buckets. 1) 24 hours following booking 2) >24 following booking through 24 hours before boarding "See full answer

    Product Manager
    Analytical
  • Meta (Facebook) logoAsked at Meta (Facebook) 

    "Clarifying Questions What is meant by art-related product? Is it a product where art can be shared by creators and viewed by viewers? Yes What is art? It can be painting, song, video creators etc. Meta Mission: To form a worldwide community Goals: Brings creators and viewers worldwide To strengthen the Meta community Strengths Social network Users Creators (L, L, L) Viewers (L, L, L) User Journey 1."

    Shiv C. - "Clarifying Questions What is meant by art-related product? Is it a product where art can be shared by creators and viewed by viewers? Yes What is art? It can be painting, song, video creators etc. Meta Mission: To form a worldwide community Goals: Brings creators and viewers worldwide To strengthen the Meta community Strengths Social network Users Creators (L, L, L) Viewers (L, L, L) User Journey 1."See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Initial Assumptions I’m going to assume that this is a blue sky question, and there aren’t any constraints in terms of geo, funding, etc. With that in mind, one deeply unoptimized product is… a parking meter. I’ll assume for the sake of this answer that we’re focusing on parking in an urban environment since that’s where most parking-related friction exists. I’m also going to assume that we’re a startup and don’t have any special strengths/ weaknesses that we need to account for"

    Philip C. - "Initial Assumptions I’m going to assume that this is a blue sky question, and there aren’t any constraints in terms of geo, funding, etc. With that in mind, one deeply unoptimized product is… a parking meter. I’ll assume for the sake of this answer that we’re focusing on parking in an urban environment since that’s where most parking-related friction exists. I’m also going to assume that we’re a startup and don’t have any special strengths/ weaknesses that we need to account for"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
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  • "So for launching Netflix's first ads program involves introducing a lower-priced ad-supported tier to attract price-sensitive users and boost revenue without loosing existing subscribers. Tier Structure: Offer a "Basic with Ads" tier priced 30-40% below Standard, with 4–5 minutes of ads/hour. Ad Experience: Use pre-roll, mid-roll, and pause ads, ensuring relevance and minimal disruption. Tech & Partnerships: Partner with ad-tech providers for scalable delivery and build a sa"

    Harish K. - "So for launching Netflix's first ads program involves introducing a lower-priced ad-supported tier to attract price-sensitive users and boost revenue without loosing existing subscribers. Tier Structure: Offer a "Basic with Ads" tier priced 30-40% below Standard, with 4–5 minutes of ads/hour. Ad Experience: Use pre-roll, mid-roll, and pause ads, ensuring relevance and minimal disruption. Tech & Partnerships: Partner with ad-tech providers for scalable delivery and build a sa"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
  • Google logoAsked at Google 

    "Narrow scope of mission: As a Product Manager for Google Search, my primary mission would be to enhance the search experience for users, ensuring they find the most relevant information quickly and efficiently. This involves continually improving the quality of search results, enhancing the user interface, and exploring innovative features to meet evolving user needs. Customer segments: Google Search caters to a diverse range of users, including students, professionals, researchers, and"

    Devendra B. - "Narrow scope of mission: As a Product Manager for Google Search, my primary mission would be to enhance the search experience for users, ensuring they find the most relevant information quickly and efficiently. This involves continually improving the quality of search results, enhancing the user interface, and exploring innovative features to meet evolving user needs. Customer segments: Google Search caters to a diverse range of users, including students, professionals, researchers, and"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
  • "As a Business Analyst, I would employ a cross-functional approach for implementing virtual debit and credit cards by collaborating closely with various departments. Initially, I would work with the market research team to understand customer needs and industry trends. With the IT and security teams, I would focus on designing a robust, user-friendly, and secure virtual card system. Collaboration with the legal department would ensure compliance with financial regulations. Partnering with the mar"

    Anonymous Moth - "As a Business Analyst, I would employ a cross-functional approach for implementing virtual debit and credit cards by collaborating closely with various departments. Initially, I would work with the market research team to understand customer needs and industry trends. With the IT and security teams, I would focus on designing a robust, user-friendly, and secure virtual card system. Collaboration with the legal department would ensure compliance with financial regulations. Partnering with the mar"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • +5

    "Clarifying questions: Can I assume the timeframe to be today, ie Dec 2024? : Yes What country are we targeting? Lets say it is India. When we say "Use google search to find a new job" do we mean to say that they use Google search in their job search process or also convert and actually find a job? : The former. I am assuming we are only considering when someone directly searches jobs on Google and not searches for some job search portal on google: Yes. How long should the search"

    Kartikeya N. - "Clarifying questions: Can I assume the timeframe to be today, ie Dec 2024? : Yes What country are we targeting? Lets say it is India. When we say "Use google search to find a new job" do we mean to say that they use Google search in their job search process or also convert and actually find a job? : The former. I am assuming we are only considering when someone directly searches jobs on Google and not searches for some job search portal on google: Yes. How long should the search"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Estimation
  • DoorDash logoAsked at DoorDash 

    "Before I dive in, I have a few questions - what defines 'quality' and can it be quantitatively measured? (quality is based on the ride score given to each driver) To begin, let's define Lyfts mission. Lyfts mission is 'to improve peoples lives with the best transportation.' Next, I will define the different user segments Lyft serves, select a high-impact user segment, define their pain points, solve for a particularly affecting pain point, and promote solutions. I will discuss metrics once I h"

    Mike C. - "Before I dive in, I have a few questions - what defines 'quality' and can it be quantitatively measured? (quality is based on the ride score given to each driver) To begin, let's define Lyfts mission. Lyfts mission is 'to improve peoples lives with the best transportation.' Next, I will define the different user segments Lyft serves, select a high-impact user segment, define their pain points, solve for a particularly affecting pain point, and promote solutions. I will discuss metrics once I h"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Answering only estimation portion for practice (for some reason after submitting the formatting is unorganized) clarification and assumptions can I assume this grocery store location is called Greens can I assume that self-checkout means that customers checks out without assistance? can I assume that cashier checkout means that cashier assists customers with checkout? can I assume that ratio means how man self-checkouts should be place at this grocery store compare"

    Ama M. - "Answering only estimation portion for practice (for some reason after submitting the formatting is unorganized) clarification and assumptions can I assume this grocery store location is called Greens can I assume that self-checkout means that customers checks out without assistance? can I assume that cashier checkout means that cashier assists customers with checkout? can I assume that ratio means how man self-checkouts should be place at this grocery store compare"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
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  • Asked at Park+ 
    +6

    "So we need to only consider Delhi within city limits? Yes And will we consider the big trees and not bushes? Yes Now inside Delhi total size is 1484 sq km means 2000000 sq km In this, there are 2% area which is lake or water so remove that will be (2000000-( 2000000 km*2%) )= 1960000 sq km In this area in Delhi, we have 20 % area where it is a park that means ( 1960000- (1960000*20%)) = 1568000 km area nonpark and 392000 km is a park area Obviously, in the park area, the density will b"

    Indranil G. - "So we need to only consider Delhi within city limits? Yes And will we consider the big trees and not bushes? Yes Now inside Delhi total size is 1484 sq km means 2000000 sq km In this, there are 2% area which is lake or water so remove that will be (2000000-( 2000000 km*2%) )= 1960000 sq km In this area in Delhi, we have 20 % area where it is a park that means ( 1960000- (1960000*20%)) = 1568000 km area nonpark and 392000 km is a park area Obviously, in the park area, the density will b"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Estimation
  • Google logoAsked at Google 
    Video answer for 'Design a product that encourages people to read more.'
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    "Clarify Read more what & where? -> Books. Where -> upto candidate Who are we? -> A big tech company Goal -> to help people read more books Assumptions Books which aren't education/work related. Basically books that you read in your free time Read doesn't necessarily mean read text, it means looking at and making sense of what is displayed. and display can be in any form -> text or image or video Customers Kids in age of 5-12 years Teens Adults Elderly We pick kids in age of 5-1"

    Anonymous Crayfish - "Clarify Read more what & where? -> Books. Where -> upto candidate Who are we? -> A big tech company Goal -> to help people read more books Assumptions Books which aren't education/work related. Basically books that you read in your free time Read doesn't necessarily mean read text, it means looking at and making sense of what is displayed. and display can be in any form -> text or image or video Customers Kids in age of 5-12 years Teens Adults Elderly We pick kids in age of 5-1"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Clarify: Are we talking about traditional noise-cancelling which cancels noise for listeners or we are talking about the speaker side noise-cancellation? - Interviewer replied: Both Are we exploring to build something on top of existing hardware around Meta VR products or something in general? - Interviewer replied: up to you. High level though process (Could be detailed with more structure): Considering Meta's vision on building metaverse, where meta currently has AR/VR products li"

    Anonymous Shark - "Clarify: Are we talking about traditional noise-cancelling which cancels noise for listeners or we are talking about the speaker side noise-cancellation? - Interviewer replied: Both Are we exploring to build something on top of existing hardware around Meta VR products or something in general? - Interviewer replied: up to you. High level though process (Could be detailed with more structure): Considering Meta's vision on building metaverse, where meta currently has AR/VR products li"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Analytical
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  • Google logoAsked at Google 

    "Clarifying question: just want to make sure that I'm designing the right product, are you referring to ATM as in a machine that takes in a debit or credit card and dispenses cash? Also, is there any location restriction for where the machine is located at London Heathrow Airport, eg. departure hall after security or arrival hall before exiting baggage claim? These could potentially impact the use case. (Assume interviewer answers yes for first and no for second) Approach: Identify or segment"

    Anonymous Sparrow - "Clarifying question: just want to make sure that I'm designing the right product, are you referring to ATM as in a machine that takes in a debit or credit card and dispenses cash? Also, is there any location restriction for where the machine is located at London Heathrow Airport, eg. departure hall after security or arrival hall before exiting baggage claim? These could potentially impact the use case. (Assume interviewer answers yes for first and no for second) Approach: Identify or segment"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 

    "Questions? -Geography - US/ International Model? SEXY? Model 3 Most used. Timeline - 3 Quarters? Increase engagement? - Existing people Tesla - Electric company that builds EV cars. Mission- To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy? Mission Why - To increase the engagement - active users Recent Trends - Apps are rising on Apple Watch Ease of Use? Portability? Customer Segments New people who bought Tesla Existing People Models - Model 3 Fleet Owners ["

    Anonymous Tortoise - "Questions? -Geography - US/ International Model? SEXY? Model 3 Most used. Timeline - 3 Quarters? Increase engagement? - Existing people Tesla - Electric company that builds EV cars. Mission- To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy? Mission Why - To increase the engagement - active users Recent Trends - Apps are rising on Apple Watch Ease of Use? Portability? Customer Segments New people who bought Tesla Existing People Models - Model 3 Fleet Owners ["See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
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