Process
It was a very long and tedious process. The process involved multiple steps, starting with talking to the recruiter, then the hiring manager, and then a virtual onsite including product, architecture review, and another hiring manager interview. I passed through those conversations to finally talk to the CTO. There were a total of 10 conversations stretched over months. Overall, the process did not seem efficient, with a lot of overlapping questions about your background. My advice would be to account for a large time commitment when interviewing.
Questions
How to represent a document with tables and cells in memory? How to handle versions and updates?
What is unique about the EM and PM role? Can you share a case when team goals don’t align with the company vision? What would a PM say was my strength versus weakness?
What are your blind spots as a manager? Why did you become a manager?
HOW are your teams using AI? How do you stay current with AI advancements?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Benchling Engineering Leader role.
Success Rate
Benchling's interview process for their Engineering Leader roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Benchling's Engineering Leader interview process.
Benchling Work Experiences
- 5.0Great company to work atSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeSeptember 28, 2021Pros: I learned a lot, and it was a great experience.Cons: Internship was virtual, but they worked around it.
- 5.0Very happy to be part of this companyEngineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 30, 2020Pros: - Humble and empathetic team - Hard engineering challenges that come with the growth phase - Wide variety of challenges - Great people at every level and role - Tech for non-tech is the largest opportunity for tech - Helping scientists solve some of the world's biggest problems It's nice to be part of a company that's building a business "the right way". Not focused on growth at all costs, but rather one that operates pragmatically whilst moving quickly.Cons: Nothing significant comes to mind.
- 4.0Talented But Feeling CorporateSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 3, 2022Pros: - Incredible talent - High growth - Going to IPOCons: - Starting to feel like a big company.
