Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
I went through four separate interviews that were very well conducted. On the fourth, I was told I was actually being considered for a different position now and had to have some more interviews as a result. On the fifth interview I was scheduled for, I was completely ghosted, and the recruiting contacts stopped responding after that.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Grafana Labs Software Engineering Manager role.
Success Rate
Grafana Labs's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Grafana Labs's Software Engineering Manager interview process.
Grafana Labs Work Experiences
- 4.0Strong engineering culture diminished with rapid growthSenior Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYJuly 24, 2026Pros: Very talented people and strong engineering culture.Cons: Experience eroded greatly with growth and additional fundraising. Questionable partnerships made with organizations that don't share strategic outlook and values.
- 5.0Incredible culture and benefits, but promotion paths are toughSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDenver, COJune 26, 2026Pros: There are collaborative, smart people, generous benefits such as PTO and sick leave, an incredible company culture, and challenging and interesting projects.Cons: Challenging to get promoted - there is a good review cycle system but it requires a lot of evidence
- 4.0A great remote place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBerlinDecember 19, 2022Pros: Remote work is the best way.Cons: No inflation-adjusted salary increase. The future of RSUs is vague.
