Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - United Kingdom
Process
Initial call with the talent team. The EM screening call went fine.
Then, I had a system design interview. One person seemed nice, but the other was very rude and would barely let me say three words before interrupting. On multiple occasions, he interrupted to ask a question that I was already in the middle of answering.
I feel lucky that the process ended when it did, because I wouldn't want to work with them.
Questions
Why use microservices?
Why use event-driven architecture?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Checkout.com Software Engineering Manager role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Checkout.com's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Checkout.com's Software Engineering Manager interview process in United Kingdom.
Checkout.com Work Experiences
- 5.0Smart Team, Maturing ProcessesSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 21, 2025Pros: Smart people, clear mission, strong learning opportunities, and solid benefits.Cons: Processes still maturing; fast pace; occasional late meetings.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeOctober 10, 2025Pros: Good technology, great team, clear strategy, and strong year-over-year revenue growth.Cons: If you want to build great software, none
- 5.0Challenging and fun!Senior Engineer II • Current EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomSeptember 5, 2024Pros: Working with innovative, inspirational people. Interesting projects with lots of autonomy and input always valued. Plenty of opportunity to develop skills and access to training.Cons: It's a very fast-paced and changeable environment, which takes some getting used to. However, once you've adapted, it's very rewarding.
