Recruiter reached out for a 30-minute screen, which included some basic questions about experience, working style, and management approach. Friendly, prompt, and approachable.

Next step was a brief Meet & Greet with the hiring manager, which was presented as a low-key conversation over tea about experience. It dug into specific challenges and resolutions thereof.

Follow-up was within 24 hours to indicate willingness to proceed, and then scheduling shortly thereafter. I was provided names of each of the interviewers, which I very much appreciated as it gave me the opportunity to do background research on the interview team before the in-person.

In-person interview was a ~5-hour affair, comprised of 45-60 minute sessions with direct reports, peers, the hiring manager, and the recruiter. No "panel" interviews, and a maximum of two interviewers at any given time.

Interviewers were clearly prepped and had specific agenda items that they wished to cover. I was given 5-15 minutes at the tail end by each interview group to ask questions I might have, though the interviews were set up in such a way that I had an opportunity to cover some of my questions in conversation over interviewer questions.

Describe a time where, as an engineering manager, you've had to balance giving strong and specific technical input to the team with allowing for team growth. What did that entail, and do you feel you were successful?