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Updated 3 Dec 2024

12 Interview questions

A Senior Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Describe how you would design an e-commerce website.
Ans. 

Design an ecommerce website for online shopping

  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation

  • Secure payment gateway integration

  • Product categorization and search functionality

  • Customer reviews and ratings

  • Responsive design for mobile compatibility

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given a monolith architecture, how would you scale it to handle 3x the traffic and improve API response time during peak hours using caching?
Ans. 

To scale a monolith architecture and improve response time, use horizontal scaling and implement caching.

  • Implement horizontal scaling by adding more instances of the monolith application behind a load balancer

  • Use a distributed cache to store frequently accessed data and reduce database queries

  • Implement caching at different levels such as application-level caching, database query caching, and HTTP response caching

  • U...

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given two sorted arrays, 'a' (with 'm' elements and a size of 'm+n') and 'b' (with 'n' elements and a size of 'n'), merge both arrays into the first array 'a'.
Ans. 

Merge two sorted arrays into the first array

  • Start from the end of both arrays and compare elements

  • Place the larger element at the end of the first array

  • Continue this process until all elements are merged

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design a class for a cache implementation, including get(), put(), and initialization methods.
Ans. 

Design a cache class with get(), put(), and initialization methods.

  • Define a class with a data structure to store key-value pairs.

  • Implement a get() method to retrieve a value from the cache based on a given key.

  • Implement a put() method to add or update a key-value pair in the cache.

  • Implement an initialization method to set the initial capacity and eviction policy of the cache.

  • Consider using a hash map or a linked l...

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. How do you implement useEffect?
Ans. 

useEffect is a hook in React that allows you to perform side effects in functional components.

  • useEffect is used to handle side effects in React components.

  • It takes two arguments: a function and an optional array of dependencies.

  • The function inside useEffect is executed after the component renders.

  • The optional array of dependencies determines when the effect should run.

  • If the array of dependencies is empty, the eff...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Describe a React feature you built.
Ans. 

Built a react feature

  • Identify the specific feature to be built

  • Design the component hierarchy and state management

  • Implement the feature using React components and hooks

  • Test the feature for functionality and user experience

  • Refactor and optimize the code for performance

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. How would you implement a timer?
Ans. 

A timer can be implemented using a combination of system time and a loop that checks for elapsed time.

  • Get the current system time at the start of the timer

  • Enter a loop that continuously checks the difference between the current system time and the start time

  • When the desired time has elapsed, perform the desired action or trigger an event

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given a grid containing 0s and 1s and a source row and column, in how many ways can we reach the target from the source? (1s represent blockades and 0s represent accessible points.)
Ans. 

Count the number of ways to reach target from source in a grid with 0s and 1s.

  • Use dynamic programming to solve the problem efficiently.

  • Traverse the grid using DFS or BFS to count the number of ways.

  • Consider edge cases like when source and target are the same or when there is no path.

  • Example: Given grid = [[0,0,0],[0,1,0],[0,0,0]], source = (0,0), target = (2,2), answer is 2.

  • Example: Given grid = [[0,1],[0,0]], sou...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design a service that combines multiple sources of data/documentation and aggregates it such that all information is available centrally.
Ans. 

Design a service to aggregate multiple sources of data/documentation centrally.

  • Identify sources of data/documentation

  • Determine data aggregation method

  • Design a centralized database to store aggregated data

  • Develop a user-friendly interface to access the data

  • Ensure data security and privacy

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. 1. High Level System Design -> Design Uber like Service. Follow up -> What would be your tech stack for designing such a service to make sure it could scale when needed.
Ans. 

Tech stack for designing a scalable Uber-like service.

  • Use microservices architecture for scalability and fault tolerance.

  • Choose a cloud provider with auto-scaling capabilities.

  • Use a load balancer to distribute traffic across multiple instances.

  • Use a NoSQL database for high availability and scalability.

  • Use message queues for asynchronous communication between services.

  • Use containerization for easy deployment and ma...

Visa Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

14 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current company architecture and what was your role
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Given two sorted arrays, a (m elements, size m+n) and b (n elements, size n) merge both the arrays into the first array a.
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted arrays into the first array

    • Start from the end of both arrays and compare elements

    • Place the larger element at the end of the first array

    • Continue this process until all elements are merged

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Given a monolith architecture, how would you scale it to handle 3x the traffic and also improve response time on API's during peak hours by using cache
  • Ans. 

    To scale a monolith architecture and improve response time, use horizontal scaling and implement caching.

    • Implement horizontal scaling by adding more instances of the monolith application behind a load balancer

    • Use a distributed cache to store frequently accessed data and reduce database queries

    • Implement caching at different levels such as application-level caching, database query caching, and HTTP response caching

    • Use a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Class design for a cache implementation, implement get(), put(), initialization methods
  • Ans. 

    Design a cache class with get(), put(), and initialization methods.

    • Define a class with a data structure to store key-value pairs.

    • Implement a get() method to retrieve a value from the cache based on a given key.

    • Implement a put() method to add or update a key-value pair in the cache.

    • Implement an initialization method to set the initial capacity and eviction policy of the cache.

    • Consider using a hash map or a linked list t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Visa Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Arrays
  • Trees

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Codility Test with leetcode medium questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Built a react feature
  • Ans. 

    Built a react feature

    • Identify the specific feature to be built

    • Design the component hierarchy and state management

    • Implement the feature using React components and hooks

    • Test the feature for functionality and user experience

    • Refactor and optimize the code for performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions based around react
  • Q3. How to implement timer
  • Ans. 

    A timer can be implemented using a combination of system time and a loop that checks for elapsed time.

    • Get the current system time at the start of the timer

    • Enter a loop that continuously checks the difference between the current system time and the start time

    • When the desired time has elapsed, perform the desired action or trigger an event

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to implement useEffect
  • Ans. 

    useEffect is a hook in React that allows you to perform side effects in functional components.

    • useEffect is used to handle side effects in React components.

    • It takes two arguments: a function and an optional array of dependencies.

    • The function inside useEffect is executed after the component renders.

    • The optional array of dependencies determines when the effect should run.

    • If the array of dependencies is empty, the effect r...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Visa Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • React
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good experience overall, rejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design an econmerce website
  • Ans. 

    Design an ecommerce website for online shopping

    • User-friendly interface for easy navigation

    • Secure payment gateway integration

    • Product categorization and search functionality

    • Customer reviews and ratings

    • Responsive design for mobile compatibility

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy question from leetcode.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just normal questions based on resume and previous projects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Online assessment and coding test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. System Design related question to understand e2e picture of a working system in prod.
  • Q2. DS-Algo based question not remember now, but easy one
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Prior project based System Design and questions around it
  • Q2. Design a custom data structure based on requirement
  • Ans. 

    Custom data structure for array of strings

    • Use a trie data structure to efficiently store and search for strings

    • Implement methods for adding, removing, and searching for strings in the trie

    • Consider optimizing the trie for memory usage and performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Internal working - of DB structures and indices etc
  • Ans. 

    Understanding internal workings of DB structures and indices is crucial for optimizing database performance.

    • DB structures refer to how data is organized within a database, such as tables, columns, and relationships.

    • Indices are data structures that improve the speed of data retrieval operations by providing quick access to specific data values.

    • Understanding how indices work can help in optimizing query performance by re...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past Experience based questions
  • Q2. Behavioral/Attitude observational Questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Given a grid containing 0s and 1s and source row and column, in how many ways, could we reach form source to target. ( 1's represents a blockade and 0's represent accessable points)
  • Ans. Medium level Leetcode question ( Could be done by applying DFS and moving in 4 directions).
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. 1. High Level System Design -> Design Uber like Service. Follow up -> What would be your tech stack for designing such a service to make sure it could scale when needed.
  • Ans. Multiple Youtube Videos and Blogs out there that cover different aspects of such a system
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. (HLD) -> Design a service which combines multiple sources of data/documentation and aggregates it such that all info is available centrally.
  • Ans. 

    Design a service to aggregate multiple sources of data/documentation centrally.

    • Identify sources of data/documentation

    • Determine data aggregation method

    • Design a centralized database to store aggregated data

    • Develop a user-friendly interface to access the data

    • Ensure data security and privacy

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. (Behavioral) Describe a scenario in which you went above and beyond your regular assigned tasks and responsibilities to help out the Team/Colleague/Organization.
  • Ans. 

    I took on additional responsibilities to help a colleague with a tight deadline.

    • Assisted a colleague with a project that had a tight deadline

    • Took on additional tasks outside of my regular responsibilities

    • Worked extra hours to ensure the project was completed on time

    • Provided guidance and support to the colleague throughout the project

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about the Architecture of Kafka and also work on developing a good understanding of various types of databases and networking jargons such as Long Polling/Short Polling and how to implement them.

Also, and this is very important -> I am not sure if this company has problem at the recruiter level or this is the general outlook of this company.... if at all you didn't perform well in any of the rounds... say final round or even managerial round. They won't tell you that they have decided to drop your profile or any such thing. A week after the final interview I contacted the recruiter who used to be readily available with all the info and feedbacks was least interested and told me she haven't heard back from the manager whether to drop my case or move forward.

It has been 3 weeks now and no info from them.
And this is not just my experience, many candidates complain about the same kind of behaviour from VISA on various other platforms

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two string related questions were there. One was to use stream api and another one was just to do perform operations on top of that.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was technical, mostly related to your tech stack and some questions on technology your are applying for
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some basic techno managerial round. Mostly to check problem solving skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be free and prepare your resume properly. Do not lie in resume. If you don’t know the answer that’s ok just be truthful.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA round on graph . String questions were asked

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Assignment 

Online assesment . 5 coding question in 90 minutes

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank coding test with paired screen. They give problem we have to write the logic

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Again hacker rank code pair. the give problem and have to write logic. this round with staff senior engineer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare on java problems. leet code medium problems.

Visa Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Visa Senior Software Engineer interview?
Visa interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Visa interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Visa Senior Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Visa. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Visa expect are Computer science, Javascript, Agile, Coding and Python.
What are the top questions asked in Visa Senior Software Engineer interview?

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  1. Given a grid containing 0s and 1s and source row and column, in how many ways, ...read more
  2. 1. High Level System Design -> Design Uber like Service. Follow up -> What woul...read more
  3. (HLD) -> Design a service which combines multiple sources of data/documentation...read more
How long is the Visa Senior Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of Visa Senior Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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