The interview process at Mastercard was structured and insightful. It began with a recruiter call that focused on aligning my skillset with the role while providing valuable insights into Mastercard's culture, team dynamics, compensation, and benefits. The next round was with the hiring manager, where the questions were more process-oriented rather than strictly behavioral. The focus was on goal planning, collaboration, communication, and understanding how I approach cross-functional work. The final stage was a panel interview with the Engineering Director, Product Director, and Lead TPM. This round was more rigorous, featuring real-world Mastercard scenarios and behavioral questions that tested situational thinking, problem-solving, and alignment with Mastercard's principles.