I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Mastercard
Interview
Was referred by someone from the company. Process included 1 screening interview with HR, 1 first round user interview, 3 final loop user interviews.
Overall, it was a rather enjoyable process with the users, but be warned of the ultra slow and unresponsive recruiters. The interviews went ultra well, but I had to I inform the recruiter of my tight timeline since I have another offer -- but the HR ignored my emails, not even an acknowledgement of the emails.
By the time I got an offer from Mastercard, I had already signed with another company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Just standard culture fit question and some business cases.
I had a positive experience with most interviewers, who were professional and engaged. However, the overall recruiting experience was challenging due to long gaps between interview rounds (approximately 3–4 weeks), inconsistent communication, and limited updates even after follow-ups. One interview felt less structured compared to others, which made the overall process feel somewhat uneven. While the role and work itself were compelling, clearer and more timely communication would significantly improve the candidate experience.
Structure process. Interview through video call which make it easier to plan. Sometimes there were delay as the interviewer were traveling which is understandable. They will response to you on why you did not get the offer, the pro and cons and the selecting process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do on the first 100 days if you are offered the position?
Speaking from my own experience, Mastercard’s interview process is quite structured and consistent. It began with a quick conversation with the recruiter, more of a logistics alignment around my background, motivations, and salary expectations rather than anything deeply technical. The real assessment kicked in during the hiring manager round. That’s where I was tested on how I build long-term relationships across markets, negotiate commercial terms, and influence senior stakeholders.