Applied online. 1) First round of phone interviews (two 30 minute interviews). Questions ranged from resume discussion duration, convexity, various ways to hedge interest rate risk, why pimco, why newport beach, simple SQL questions 2) Second round: Four 30 minute skype interviews back-to-back. Lot of fixed income questions similar to first round, lot of resume discussion and fit questions. Based on my background, also some programming and options questions 3) Final round in Newport beach - seven 30 minute in person interviews. Each interview had two interviewees. Overall, met over 15 PIMCO employees. Lot of fit questions and I was also given lot of opportunities to ask questions. Macro-economy discussions.

The first stage of the PIMCO interview process is typically a short HireVue video interview lasting about 10 minutes. It includes three to five pre-recorded questions that assess your communication skills, professionalism, and cultural fit. The questions are usually behavioral and motivational—for example, “Why PIMCO?”, “Tell us about yourself,” or “Describe a time you worked in a team.” You’re given around 30 seconds to prepare and 2–3 minutes to respond to each question. There’s no live interviewer; your answers are recorded and reviewed later by recruiters or hiring managers. This stage helps PIMCO identify candidates who demonstrate strong communication, analytical thinking, and alignment with its core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence before advancing them to the next round.