Process
My interview process began with a call with two Engineering Managers, covering general questions about management.
The second phase was a system design interview.
After that, a code review interview was scheduled. During this interview, it was discovered that I had been provided with an incorrect code review link. The interviewer stated they would reschedule and send the proper link.
Subsequently, Booking.com informed me that I had failed the system design interview. This is nonsensical, as two weeks prior, they had indicated I succeeded and scheduled the third phase.
In summary, the three phases took almost two months.
The entire hiring process was a complete mess. Over two months, I spoke with around ten people, with no guarantee that I would work with any of them if hired.
I am shocked by such a low level of process in a prominent IT company.
Questions
Q: How did you manage the team's performance?
Q: How do you motivate individuals in the team?
Q: How do you grow talent in the team?
Q: System design online exercise
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Booking.com Engineering Manager role in Belarus.
Success Rate
Booking.com's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in Belarus is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Booking.com's Engineering Manager interview process in Belarus.
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- 4.0Trusted, Listened To, CultureEngineering Manager • Former EmployeeManchester, England, United KingdomAugust 10, 2021Pros: Great workplace culture. As much responsibility as you can handle, and your ideas listened to and taken on board. Trusted to build teams and implement the right features at the right time. Work with senior management to deliver to realistic time scales and goals. Free breakfast! Great benefits and perks. Friendly colleagues.Cons: A bit too focused on bookings' impact when delivering changes, and not allowing some of the ideas to go out which just make for a better customer experience. This was changing as I left, however.
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