Process
My experience was very positive, from meeting with the recruiter to speaking with the hiring manager and other EMs.
While I wasn't selected, I thought the experience was great. I was able to get to know the team throughout the process, and they seemed like a great group to work with.
Questions
Tell me a time when you had to make a tradeoff.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Block Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Block's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Block's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Block Work Experiences
5.0
A great place to work!
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
June 13, 2017
Pros: Lots of great people, good compensation, and an awesome work environment. Plus, I get to work on cool problems and make real people's lives better.
Cons: Small office in Atlanta - great atmosphere, but fewer project options.
4.0
Good Pay, Bad Politics
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Miami, Florida, United States
February 9, 2024
Pros: Pay and benefits are good.
Cons: Shifting priorities and lots of politics
5.0
Square is a great place to learn
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 15, 2014
Pros: There are a lot of great engineers at Square. There are also a lot of hard problems to solve, hence there are ample learning opportunities. Taking initiative to solve problems is encouraged, so you can fairly easily grow into the role you want. It's a fast-paced environment with "real" problems.
Cons: The company has grown a lot quickly. Some projects and teams have been launched and then cut. However, Square's execs do a good job of identifying issues and course-correcting. There's a decent balance between bottom-up and top-down decision-making.
- 5.0A great place to work!Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJune 13, 2017Pros: Lots of great people, good compensation, and an awesome work environment. Plus, I get to work on cool problems and make real people's lives better.Cons: Small office in Atlanta - great atmosphere, but fewer project options.
- 4.0Good Pay, Bad PoliticsEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMiami, Florida, United StatesFebruary 9, 2024Pros: Pay and benefits are good.Cons: Shifting priorities and lots of politics
- 5.0Square is a great place to learnEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2014Pros: There are a lot of great engineers at Square. There are also a lot of hard problems to solve, hence there are ample learning opportunities. Taking initiative to solve problems is encouraged, so you can fairly easily grow into the role you want. It's a fast-paced environment with "real" problems.Cons: The company has grown a lot quickly. Some projects and teams have been launched and then cut. However, Square's execs do a good job of identifying issues and course-correcting. There's a decent balance between bottom-up and top-down decision-making.
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