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eBay Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 81 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
60% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at eBay.

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Product Manager

Product · nearly a year ago

Senior Difficult Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation

The process was quite long, but overall it was a good experience. I went through these rounds: a quick HR screening, an interview with the hiring manager that focused on behavioral questions, two separate interviews with team members, a case study which was a home assignment, and finally a presentation of the case study. They provided feedback quickly, and everyone was very professional and friendly.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you describe how you handle managing dependencies and influencing the roadmaps of other teams?
  • Can you share an experience where you failed?
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Product Manager

Product · a year ago

Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical

I had a face-to-face interview for Ebay India at their Bangalore office. There were two rounds in total. The first interviewer was friendly and asked me about my background and presented a case study. He seemed genuinely keen to hire someone. The second interviewer was quite arrogant and wouldn't let me finish speaking. He asked a question unrelated to problem-solving and cut me off before I could finish any sentence, appearing to want to prove a point without a clear understanding of product management.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you share your previous work experience?
  • What is your experience with the catalogue onboarding process?
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Product Manager

Product · more than a year ago

Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case

I interviewed with the Payments team. There was a recruiter screening, then a hiring manager screening with a Group PM, and finally an onsite round where I met with the team one-on-one. This all happened within a two-week period. During the onsite, I had a really negative experience with three of the interviewers who came across as rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. One of them made a comment about my age, suggesting I was too young for the position. Two others repeatedly interrupted me and didn't let me finish my thoughts. It left me feeling like my time was wasted and had a very bad impression.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Tell me about yourself and your experience.
  • How would you approach designing a product?
  • Can you describe your experience with Agile methodologies?

eBay Product Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from eBay interview reports.

How would you respond if you discovered an elephant in your driveway upon waking up?

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What metrics, KPIs, or demographics would you consider when suggesting payment methods for a user?

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How can the daily deal interface be improved to display more deals while still attracting buyers?

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Could you explain a technical concept, like APIs, as if you were talking to an alien?

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Imagine you're at Zepto and have seen a significant customer outflow to Blinkit due to their lower prices. Your objective is to win back these customers without engaging in a price war. What's your approach?

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In your opinion, what is the most effective method for collaboration between a Product Manager and a UX designer?

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What's your plan if your metrics show a significant drop in sign-up conversion after a recent redesign?

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Imagine a scenario where two developers strongly prefer different databases. How would you facilitate a consensus and resolve this disagreement?

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What do you think is the main challenge this team is currently dealing with?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 81 eBay interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 40.6%
Technical 28.3%
Case 15%
Presentation 10.6%
Group 2.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 12.3%
Average 76.5%
Difficult 11.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 60%
Negative 22.5%
Neutral 17.5%