Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Fremont, California
Process
Initial phone call with recruiter.
Discussed current position and several behavioral questions, specifically around team and DEI.
First virtual on-site with a Sr. Eng Manager.
He started the interview by asking me to ask him questions. We spent 35 minutes out of an hour talking about the questions I had.
The last 25 minutes were spent on behavioral questions he asked me around team, resolving conflict, and DEI.
I felt I did well but received a rejection after a couple of days.
When I requested feedback on areas of improvement, the recruiter responded that they wouldn't be able to provide any.
Questions
All behavioral questions around team / people / conflict management.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Redfin Engineering Manager role in Fremont, California.
Success Rate
Redfin's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in Fremont, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Redfin's Engineering Manager interview process in Fremont, California.
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