Questions that have appeared at paypal for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a scenario where you had to collaborate with a difficult team member?

Question: How do you handle disagreements with team members regarding project direction or solutions?

Question: Can you provide an example of a challenging project you've worked on with your team and what role did you play?

2. Problem-Solving Skills

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to solve a complex problem at work? What was your approach?

Question: How do you handle situations when you don't have all the information needed to complete a task?

Question: Discuss a time when you identified a potential problem and took a proactive approach to resolve it.

3. Adaptability

Question: Describe a situation where you had to adapt to significant changes you had no control over at work.

Question: How have you adapted your skills to the ever-changing field of technology?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to learn a new technology or tool to deliver a project?

4. Leadership Skills

Question: Have you ever had to take charge of a project? What were the outcomes and what did you learn?

Question: Can you share an example of a time when you had to lead by example?

Question: How do you motivate your team during stressful times or tight deadlines?

5. Communication Skills

Question: How have you communicated a technical problem to a non-technical person?

Question: Can you share an example where effective communication led to your project's success?

Question: How do you handle feedback from supervisors, colleagues, or subordinates? Can you provide an example of constructive feedback you've received and how you responded to it?