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  • Meta logoAsked at Meta 
    4 answers

    "I want to work at Meta because of its reputation as a company that consistently pushes the boundaries of technology, particularly in areas like AI, machine learning, and immersive technologies such as AR and VR. I admire Meta's mission to bring people closer together and create meaningful connections, as well as its focus on long-term innovation, such as the development of the metaverse. As an AI engineer, I'm excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that have a global impa"

    Alan T. - "I want to work at Meta because of its reputation as a company that consistently pushes the boundaries of technology, particularly in areas like AI, machine learning, and immersive technologies such as AR and VR. I admire Meta's mission to bring people closer together and create meaningful connections, as well as its focus on long-term innovation, such as the development of the metaverse. As an AI engineer, I'm excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that have a global impa"See full answer

    Software Engineer
    Behavioral
    +5 more
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    1 answer

    "S – Situation: In a university project, my team was building a collaborative code editor. As part of the functionality, we needed a login system so users could securely access their sessions and collaborate in real time. T – Task: I was responsible for implementing the authentication system. Initially, I planned to build the entire login system from scratch, including user management, password storage, and session handling. But as the deadline approached, I realized that implementing thi"

    Hamzeh H. - "S – Situation: In a university project, my team was building a collaborative code editor. As part of the functionality, we needed a login system so users could securely access their sessions and collaborate in real time. T – Task: I was responsible for implementing the authentication system. Initially, I planned to build the entire login system from scratch, including user management, password storage, and session handling. But as the deadline approached, I realized that implementing thi"See full answer

    Software Engineer
    Behavioral
  • Meta logoAsked at Meta 
    1 answer

    "I talked about a time that my manager had a better understanding of something than me and that I had to start to ask him what he knew about a certain type of thing once I was getting work assigned"

    Anonymous Cheetah - "I talked about a time that my manager had a better understanding of something than me and that I had to start to ask him what he knew about a certain type of thing once I was getting work assigned"See full answer

    Software Engineer
    Behavioral
    +1 more
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    4 answers
    +1

    "We will not always have all the required data to make a decision quickly. We need to work with ambiguity effectively by tying up the available facts with intuition."

    Sankar S. - "We will not always have all the required data to make a decision quickly. We need to work with ambiguity effectively by tying up the available facts with intuition."See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +2 more
  • Microsoft logoAsked at Microsoft 
    1 answer

    "Currently, I do a lot of data analysis using Azure Databricks and PowerBI. In Databricks, I write some basic SQL queries to retrieve the data and then pull that data into PowerBI for analysis. While this is sufficient, I believe there is room to make this skill set stronger. One way that I mitigate this currently is to maintain a strong relationship with our data analytics team. Whenever I have issues massaging or querying the data, I will reach out to one of those team members to help me get to"

    John F. - "Currently, I do a lot of data analysis using Azure Databricks and PowerBI. In Databricks, I write some basic SQL queries to retrieve the data and then pull that data into PowerBI for analysis. While this is sufficient, I believe there is room to make this skill set stronger. One way that I mitigate this currently is to maintain a strong relationship with our data analytics team. Whenever I have issues massaging or querying the data, I will reach out to one of those team members to help me get to"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
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  • Microsoft logoAsked at Microsoft 
    12 answers
    +9

    "I will have a discussion with him regarding why he disagrees with my solution. I will try to present him a plan about my solution. why I think its the best approach and take his feedback. I will try to analyze his approach and find the best in both approach. Will try to discuss with him and come up with an approach which is agreeable to both parties. The idea is refining the solution and approach instead of personally taking the disagreement. I will make sure that we are attacking the problem"

    Shanavas M. - "I will have a discussion with him regarding why he disagrees with my solution. I will try to present him a plan about my solution. why I think its the best approach and take his feedback. I will try to analyze his approach and find the best in both approach. Will try to discuss with him and come up with an approach which is agreeable to both parties. The idea is refining the solution and approach instead of personally taking the disagreement. I will make sure that we are attacking the problem"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Better.com logoAsked at Better.com 
    3 answers

    "What are you strengths -: My strengths would include my eagerness to learn. This allows me to be open to new projects, roles and products and I can give my 100% to achieve the goals expected of me Other strengths would include my collaborative approach to work. I believe a team can achieve tremendous success if shares a common goal, respects other's opinions and contribution and is built on fundamental of trust Finally my biggest strength would be my commitment and passion to solve the custome"

    Amit A. - "What are you strengths -: My strengths would include my eagerness to learn. This allows me to be open to new projects, roles and products and I can give my 100% to achieve the goals expected of me Other strengths would include my collaborative approach to work. I believe a team can achieve tremendous success if shares a common goal, respects other's opinions and contribution and is built on fundamental of trust Finally my biggest strength would be my commitment and passion to solve the custome"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Airbnb logoAsked at Airbnb 
    3 answers

    "I most want to communicate a few principals of conflict resolution that I believe were integral in this situation, which are mutual respect, a results orientation, an unwavering focus on the user. To that end, here’s how I’d like to structure this answer: First, I’ll tell you about the project we were working on, to provide some background for you. Second, I’ll describe the disagreement. Third, I’ll describe how we arrived at a solution, and finally, I’ll discuss how those 3 conflict resolution"

    Ross B. - "I most want to communicate a few principals of conflict resolution that I believe were integral in this situation, which are mutual respect, a results orientation, an unwavering focus on the user. To that end, here’s how I’d like to structure this answer: First, I’ll tell you about the project we were working on, to provide some background for you. Second, I’ll describe the disagreement. Third, I’ll describe how we arrived at a solution, and finally, I’ll discuss how those 3 conflict resolution"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +2 more
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    4 answers
    +1

    "· Listen both sides and without any bias. Support or focus on the problem rather than person. Take necessary steps in case there is middle ground its well and good if both parties agree. If not be honest and support the person who is correct. Ultimate goal is to be useful for overall project and company rather individual satisfaction. The approach should be fit into overall team goal."

    BePostive - "· Listen both sides and without any bias. Support or focus on the problem rather than person. Take necessary steps in case there is middle ground its well and good if both parties agree. If not be honest and support the person who is correct. Ultimate goal is to be useful for overall project and company rather individual satisfaction. The approach should be fit into overall team goal."See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +2 more
  • "I recently led the development and implementation of a data analytics platform tailored for credit unions and mortgage companies, which was suffering from fragmented systems, inconsistent data fields across LOS platforms, and outdated reporting practices. Here's how I managed the full lifecycle: ✅ Initiation / Discovery Conducted executive interviews across five financial institutions to understand reporting and visibility gaps. Shadowed loan officers and underwriters"

    Simran S. - "I recently led the development and implementation of a data analytics platform tailored for credit unions and mortgage companies, which was suffering from fragmented systems, inconsistent data fields across LOS platforms, and outdated reporting practices. Here's how I managed the full lifecycle: ✅ Initiation / Discovery Conducted executive interviews across five financial institutions to understand reporting and visibility gaps. Shadowed loan officers and underwriters"See full answer

    Technical Program Manager
    Behavioral
    +1 more
  • Google logoAsked at Google 
    8 answers
    Video answer for 'Your largest customer is advocating for a new feature not in your roadmap. What do you do?'
    +5

    "The key here is a) not to overreact to Sales bypassing me going straight to Engineering (while understanding every team acts according to their incentives), and b) communicate with all parties as much as possible to get everyone on the same page. 1) First, I'd speak to Sales and understand the feature being requested. I consider Sales to be one of the most important primary research funnels - they have direct, regular touchpoints with the client and are finely attuned to the lifeblood o"

    Sachin P. - "The key here is a) not to overreact to Sales bypassing me going straight to Engineering (while understanding every team acts according to their incentives), and b) communicate with all parties as much as possible to get everyone on the same page. 1) First, I'd speak to Sales and understand the feature being requested. I consider Sales to be one of the most important primary research funnels - they have direct, regular touchpoints with the client and are finely attuned to the lifeblood o"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +1 more
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    4 answers
    +1

    "Explained in STAR format one of the project situation where I had originally approved problem with different design which was correct approach that time. But as the project progressed that approach needed revision. Emphasized on facts why original approach was taken with points. Also focused tail end of discussion on learnings out of situation and how you end up deploying better solution from that learning."

    Vijay P. - "Explained in STAR format one of the project situation where I had originally approved problem with different design which was correct approach that time. But as the project progressed that approach needed revision. Emphasized on facts why original approach was taken with points. Also focused tail end of discussion on learnings out of situation and how you end up deploying better solution from that learning."See full answer

    Technical Program Manager
    Behavioral
  • Anthropic logoAsked at Anthropic 
    2 answers

    "Mengutamakan misi adalah tindakan memprioritaskan langkah-langkah strategis, operasional, atau tujuan utama yang harus dilakukan saat ini untuk mewujudkan visi jangka panjang"

    Aditya B. - "Mengutamakan misi adalah tindakan memprioritaskan langkah-langkah strategis, operasional, atau tujuan utama yang harus dilakukan saat ini untuk mewujudkan visi jangka panjang"See full answer

    Sales Representative
    Behavioral
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    2 answers

    "Let me tell you about a time when my manager was on a two week PTO and I was building the post-MVP roadmap for a newly launched product. Being a SaaS platform for supporting restaurants, I'd led the conception, planning, development and launch of the MVP for an online ordering solution for diners in restaurants. After the launch of the MVP, our original plan was to build features which supported table-service restaurants like keeping an open tab. But while looking at the data, I realized that a"

    Singer29 - "Let me tell you about a time when my manager was on a two week PTO and I was building the post-MVP roadmap for a newly launched product. Being a SaaS platform for supporting restaurants, I'd led the conception, planning, development and launch of the MVP for an online ordering solution for diners in restaurants. After the launch of the MVP, our original plan was to build features which supported table-service restaurants like keeping an open tab. But while looking at the data, I realized that a"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Airbnb logoAsked at Airbnb 
    5 answers
    +2

    "Situation: Was given negative feedback about an aspect of my communications. The person said it made them worried because of the brevity and the format of some messages. (Their worry was that a longer negative message was coming) Task(s): Reflected on feedback about my communication style. Acknowledged the point. Assumed best intentions on the part of the person giving the feedback Saw things from the other person's point of view Action(s): In private - Apologised to the person wh"

    Hans - "Situation: Was given negative feedback about an aspect of my communications. The person said it made them worried because of the brevity and the format of some messages. (Their worry was that a longer negative message was coming) Task(s): Reflected on feedback about my communication style. Acknowledged the point. Assumed best intentions on the part of the person giving the feedback Saw things from the other person's point of view Action(s): In private - Apologised to the person wh"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +2 more
  • Amazon logoAsked at Amazon 
    Add answer
    Software Engineer
    Behavioral
  • +4

    "Clarification Qs: What does "split" mean here? - split the UI and if so how (through tabs?) What counts as "media" - clarified already What is prompting us to consider this change? - any negative feedback from the users/ decrease in certain Newsfeed metrics like engagement etc/ any particular business goal? is this across or platforms eg desktop/mobile ? Is this for all regions? Mission of FB: Fb's mission is to bring people closer together by enabling them to build communiti"

    A G. - "Clarification Qs: What does "split" mean here? - split the UI and if so how (through tabs?) What counts as "media" - clarified already What is prompting us to consider this change? - any negative feedback from the users/ decrease in certain Newsfeed metrics like engagement etc/ any particular business goal? is this across or platforms eg desktop/mobile ? Is this for all regions? Mission of FB: Fb's mission is to bring people closer together by enabling them to build communiti"See full answer

    Behavioral
    Analytical
    +1 more
  • Booking.com logoAsked at Booking.com 
    6 answers
    +3

    "I began by defining Booking.com as a marketplace or a platform, matching between supply and demand, with a transaction in the middle (payment/booking process). This structure allows me to categorize potential cancellations into three main channels: demand, supply, and transaction. Cancellation Scenarios: a. Demand (Guests/Travelers): Change of Plans: Guests might change their travel plans. Found a Better Deal: They might find a better deal elsewhere. Errors in Booking: Accidental booking o"

    Yazeed - "I began by defining Booking.com as a marketplace or a platform, matching between supply and demand, with a transaction in the middle (payment/booking process). This structure allows me to categorize potential cancellations into three main channels: demand, supply, and transaction. Cancellation Scenarios: a. Demand (Guests/Travelers): Change of Plans: Guests might change their travel plans. Found a Better Deal: They might find a better deal elsewhere. Errors in Booking: Accidental booking o"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
    +1 more
  • Stripe logoAsked at Stripe 
    8 answers
    Video answer for 'How do you set goals for your engineering team?'
    +4

    "Wondering what is the difference between OKR based and Roadmap based. I feel it is based on the time horizon."

    Imju B. - "Wondering what is the difference between OKR based and Roadmap based. I feel it is based on the time horizon."See full answer

    Engineering Manager
    Behavioral
  • GitHub logoAsked at GitHub 
    4 answers
    +1

    "I always strive to use feedback as a learning opportunity to enhance my skills and performance. Since I don't have recent negative feedback to share, I constantly seek constructive criticism and feedback to improve. In my experiences, I've received valuable input that has helped me refine my approach, such as enhancing communication methods or adjusting certain processes for better efficiency. Whether positive or negative, feedback is instrumental in professional growth, and I actively use it to"

    Balakrishnan J. - "I always strive to use feedback as a learning opportunity to enhance my skills and performance. Since I don't have recent negative feedback to share, I constantly seek constructive criticism and feedback to improve. In my experiences, I've received valuable input that has helped me refine my approach, such as enhancing communication methods or adjusting certain processes for better efficiency. Whether positive or negative, feedback is instrumental in professional growth, and I actively use it to"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
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