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Visa Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 15 Jan 2025

31 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given the above Binary search tree, print the nodes in ascending order.
Ans. 

Print the given Binary search tree in ascending order

  • Traverse the left subtree recursively

  • Print the root node

  • Traverse the right subtree recursively

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given an array of stock prices, find where to buy and where to sell for maximum profit in O(n)
Ans. 

Find buy and sell points for maximum profit in an array of stock prices in O(n)

  • Iterate through the array and keep track of the minimum price seen so far

  • Calculate the profit at each index by subtracting the minimum price from the current price

  • Update the maximum profit and buy/sell points accordingly

  • Return the buy and sell points for maximum profit

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are three problems Chennai faces?
Ans. 

Chennai faces problems related to water scarcity, traffic congestion, and pollution.

  • Water scarcity due to inadequate rainfall and poor management of water resources.

  • Traffic congestion due to the increasing number of vehicles and poor road infrastructure.

  • Pollution caused by industries, vehicular emissions, and improper waste disposal.

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Which problem would you solve, and how and why?
Ans. 

Need more context on the question to provide an answer.

  • Please provide more information on the problem to be solved.

  • Without context, it is difficult to provide a solution.

  • Can you please provide more details on the problem statement?

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Hi All, I have cleared all the rounds for VISA Staff Software Engineer. I have a pending discussion with HR regarding compensation. What's a reasonable expectation for the fixed component? I'm aiming for 55 LPA fixed. Is that realistic? Also, what about RSUs or bonus expectations? Any insights would be appreciated! Experience : 10 years CCTC : 35 + 3 = 38 Inhand offer: 43+10 = 53
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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is the most interesting thing about Visa?
Ans. 

Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, banks and governments in more than 200 countries and territories.

  • Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network.

  • VisaNet, the company's global processing system, handles more than 65,000 transaction messages a second.

  • Visa is constantly innovating to improve payment security and convenience, with initiatives such ...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design an MVC controller system where, given a URL, you can invoke the correct controller. For example, given "xyz.com/a/b/c", how would you invoke the 'c' controller by going through 'a' and 'b'?
Ans. 

Design an MVC controller system to route URLs to the appropriate controllers based on the URL structure.

  • Define a routing mechanism that maps URLs to controller actions.

  • Use a hierarchical structure where each segment of the URL corresponds to a controller.

  • Example: For 'xyz.com/a/b/c', 'a' routes to 'AController', 'b' to 'BController', and 'c' to 'CController'.

  • Implement a method to parse the URL and invoke the corre...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design autocomplete in IDEs
Ans. 

Autocomplete in IDEs helps developers write code faster by suggesting code snippets and completing code as they type.

  • Autocomplete should suggest code snippets based on the context of the code being written

  • Autocomplete should prioritize suggestions based on frequency of use

  • Autocomplete should also suggest variable and function names

  • Autocomplete should be customizable to allow for user-defined snippets and suggestio...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given two basketball game scenarios and a probability 'p' of making a basket, determine the condition where game 1 is preferable to game 2. In game 1, you have one trial to make a basket to win. In game 2, ...
Ans. 

Comparing 2 basketball game scenarios with different number of trials and baskets required to win

  • Calculate the probability of winning in each game scenario using binomial distribution formula

  • Compare the probabilities to determine which game scenario is preferable

  • In game1, the probability of winning is p. In game2, the probability of winning is the sum of probabilities of making 2 or 3 baskets

  • If p is high, game1 is...

A Software Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Css box model, difference between padding and margin
Ans. 

Padding is the space inside the border of an element, while margin is the space outside the border.

  • Padding is used to create space between the content and the border of an element.

  • Margin is used to create space between the border of an element and other elements.

  • Padding affects the size of the content area, while margin affects the positioning of the element.

  • Example: padding: 10px will create 10 pixels of space in...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. How Visa works Can you design a scalable file access system like dropbox or google drive?
Ans. 

Visa is a payment processing company that facilitates electronic funds transfers globally.

  • Visa operates a network that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers worldwide.

  • The company provides payment products and services, including credit and debit cards, prepaid cards, and digital wallets.

  • Visa's payment processing system involves authorization, clearing, and settlement of transactions.

  • To design a...

Visa Software Engineer Interview Experiences

19 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the react lifecycle functions and how they work
  • Ans. 

    React lifecycle functions are methods that are automatically called at specific points in a component's life cycle.

    • Mounting: constructor, render, componentDidMount

    • Updating: render, componentDidUpdate

    • Unmounting: componentWillUnmount

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Css box model, difference between padding and margin
  • Ans. 

    Padding is the space inside the border of an element, while margin is the space outside the border.

    • Padding is used to create space between the content and the border of an element.

    • Margin is used to create space between the border of an element and other elements.

    • Padding affects the size of the content area, while margin affects the positioning of the element.

    • Example: padding: 10px will create 10 pixels of space inside ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations in CTC and variables?
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive salary based on industry standards and my experience, including base pay and performance bonuses.

    • Research industry standards: For example, software engineers in my region typically earn between $80,000 and $120,000.

    • Consider my experience: With 5 years in the field, I would expect to be on the higher end of that range.

    • Include variables: I am open to discussing performance bonuses, stock options, a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Will you relocate to the location required?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity, as it can enhance my career and personal growth.

    • Relocation can provide exposure to new technologies and methodologies.

    • Living in a different city can broaden my professional network.

    • I am adaptable and enjoy new experiences, which relocation offers.

    • For example, moving to a tech hub can lead to better career prospects.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare everything bookish! don't only speak related to your experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 DSA questions along with design patterns
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1 DSA question, design patterns and resume based
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the reasons you want to work for Visa?
  • Ans. 

    I want to work for Visa because of its innovative technology, global impact, and opportunities for growth.

    • Visa is a leader in the fintech industry, constantly developing cutting-edge technology solutions.

    • Visa has a global presence, allowing me to work on projects with international impact.

    • Visa offers opportunities for career growth and development, with a focus on employee advancement.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Workday Integrations Questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Workday Integrations Questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Two Sum of numbers with given target value
  • Q2. Calculate the time taken by kth person to collect n number of tickets
  • Ans. 

    The time taken by the kth person to collect n number of tickets can be calculated using a formula.

    • Use the formula: time = (n - 1) * k

    • Subtract 1 from n because the first person doesn't need to wait for anyone

    • Multiply the result by k to get the time taken by the kth person

    • Example: If n = 5 and k = 3, the time taken by the 3rd person would be (5 - 1) * 3 = 12

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Seperation of even and odd numbers
  • Ans. 

    Separate even and odd numbers in an array

    • Iterate through the array and check if each number is even or odd

    • Create two separate arrays for even and odd numbers

    • Add the even numbers to the even array and odd numbers to the odd array

    • Return both arrays as the result

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Coding test link will be given

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly on DSA and problem solving
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly on your Resume and basic HR Questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test consisted of basic coding questions on codesignal platform

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe the work experience
  • Q2. Write code in python using pandas to perform certain tasks
  • Ans. 

    Using pandas in Python to perform tasks for a Software Engineer interview question

    • Import pandas library

    • Read data from a CSV file using pandas

    • Perform data manipulation and analysis using pandas functions

    • Write the processed data back to a new CSV file

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 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.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your strength
  • Ans. Iam a quick learner and a great team player
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is class in java
  • Q3. Blue print is the java class

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Coding is very easy to work
My strength is quick learner

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 - Coding Test 

Good questions in less time, one hard dynamic programming problem

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Great interviewer and had a great discussion about systems design and some basic coding problems were there.
  • Q2. How Visa works Can you design a scalable file access system like dropbox or google drive?
  • Ans. 

    Visa is a payment processing company that facilitates electronic funds transfers globally.

    • Visa operates a network that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers worldwide.

    • The company provides payment products and services, including credit and debit cards, prepaid cards, and digital wallets.

    • Visa's payment processing system involves authorization, clearing, and settlement of transactions.

    • To design a scal...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your data structure and algorithm skills. You can choose any language and the platform was hackerrank.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

90 minutes hackerrank test, 3 questions 1 easy 2 medium.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume based and questions based on my personal projects
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CN,OS and DBMS questions.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round and hr questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and brush up on all the technical aspects of Software Engineering.

Visa Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Visa 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 One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Visa 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 Javascript, SQL, Python, XML and Oracle.
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Hard 25%

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Company culture

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Promotions

3.3

Work satisfaction

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