A. Coding Rounds

• Scope: 70% of technical weight—primarily medium to hard-level algorithm problems.
• Topics: Arrays, strings, linked lists, sorting, hash tables, recursion, trees, graphs, dynamic programming.
• Approach: Start with a brute-force solution, then optimize while thinking aloud. Interviewers value clarity of thought and iterative improvement.

B. System Design Rounds (Less Frequent for Freshers)

• Focus: For more senior or domain-specific roles, expect system architecture discussions.
• Topics: Scalability, sharding, caching, API design, distributed systems, database modeling.

C. Behavioral / Cultural Fit Rounds

• Goal: Assess alignment with eBay’s values—customer-first thinking, ethical product development, inclusivity.
• Typical Questions:
  • “Tell us about a challenging project and how you overcame it.”
  • “Describe a time you had a disagreement with someone and how you resolved it.”
  • “How do you maintain productivity under pressure?”

Questions are from quee, dquee, and treemap.