Engineering Manager Interview Experience - United States
Process
screening call, high-level experience and technical discussion with hiring manager, then a full-day interview (peer, product, technical architecture, management style).
It was all pretty typical for an EM position, and I received clear guidance on what to expect beforehand.
Questions
Typical managerial questions, for example, "Tell me about a time someone was underperforming and how did you manage it?"
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Handshake Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Handshake's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Handshake Work Experiences
- 4.0Depends on the teamEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeJune 25, 2024Pros: Solid business model, many outstanding teams.Cons: I can't recommend every team here.
- 2.0Lack of support, decision makingEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeDecember 26, 2022Pros: Unlimited PTO, ERGs with paid lead rolesCons: Don't expect to get much done here. Leadership decision making is non-transparent or reactionary. There is no support for growth for ICs or managers, but they get blamed/held accountable regardless. The path forward not only lacks clarity but also vision.
- 5.0Great People, Culture & Growth OpportunitiesEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMay 26, 2021Pros: The mission is an incredible motivator and attracts a great caliber of people who strive to do good. There are real growth opportunities within the engineering organization, and individuals are supported on whichever career path they express interest in pursuing. The strong culture of learning and knowledge sharing makes little room for egos.Cons: We're growing fast, which comes with the typical organizational growing pains and scaling challenges. There is a good amount of transparency and honesty around the obstacles the organization faces; however, there is good discussion to try to solve them.
