This was literally the opening line from the second interviewer.
Always have 3-5 thoughtful questions prepared that show you've researched Walmart's tech stack, culture, and the specific team. Focus on questions that reveal how the team operates, how success is measured, and how you can contribute to solving real problems at Walmart's scale. Avoid questions about salary, benefits, or time off in this stage.
Pro tip: Ask at least one question that ties directly to a challenge mentioned earlier in the interview, showing you listened actively and think like a problem-solver. For example, 'You mentioned the team is migrating to a microservices architecture—how is that impacting cross-team collaboration?'
Before the interview, research Walmart's tech initiatives (e.g., cloud migration, AI in retail) and the team's likely projects. Prepare 5-7 questions, ranked by importance, covering role, team, tech, and culture.
Start with questions about day-to-day responsibilities, team structure, and how success is measured. This shows you're focused on contributing effectively.
Ask about current technical challenges, upcoming projects, or how the team balances innovation with Walmart's scale and reliability needs.
Ask how engineers grow at Walmart, how feedback is given, or how the team handles ambiguity and cross-functional collaboration.
Pay attention to the interviewer's answers and ask a natural follow-up. This demonstrates active listening and genuine curiosity.
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