Engineering Manager Interview Experience - United States
December 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview consisted of three rounds: one system design, one coding, and one behavioral.
The interviewers were friendly. However, I felt the System Design interviewer was very rigid in his expectations and was not ready to listen to alternatives. My design proposal was extremely similar to what a real-world tool would do. He ended up completely confusing me and throwing me off track.
The most humorous part was the last segment of the interview, where I asked him how he collaborates with Engineering Managers on designs like these. His response was, "The EMs leave the design to me!"
Interviewing involves a lot of luck at the end of the day. You need to present your best self, get lucky with the interviewers, and several other factors.
Having said all this, I enjoyed the interview and must say my experience was positive.
Questions
LeetCode is not very useful for preparation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rippling Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rippling's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rippling's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Rippling Work Experiences
5.0
Solid engineering culture with challenging technical problems.
Fast-paced
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
August 13, 2025
Pros: Great technical challenges: building unified systems across HR/IT/payroll domains with complex data relationships.
The product surface area is very interesting: you're working on everything from identity management to compliance reporting to benefits administration, all within one platform.
Strong engineering autonomy with minimal bureaucracy.
Team owns services end-to-end.
Rapid growth means constantly evolving architecture and scaling problems to solve.
Excellent engineering talent and good collaboration across teams.
Clear career progression paths.
Competitive compensation and equity upside.
Cons: The fast pace means some technical debt accumulation. On-call can be demanding, given the critical nature of HRIS/Payroll systems. We experience frequent change as we scale quickly.
5.0
Fast-paced, high-growth, great team
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 3, 2024
Pros: Leaders are extremely transparent about all aspects of the business. They're also very open to feedback and approachable.
The company is filled with really smart people. Especially over the past couple of years, we've hired some amazing leaders and senior engineers.
Things are fast-paced, and there's a constant sense of achieving something new and growing every few months.
Cons: The company has had rocketship growth over the past few years, and expectedly, there are some growing pains. Primarily, there's a lack of structure in certain areas. This is something that the company has consistently been improving on.
5.0
Dynamic Workplace with Great Learning Opportunities
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
July 2, 2024
Pros: I've had a very positive experience working at Rippling. Here are some highlights:
* Opportunities to Learn and Grow: Rippling offers numerous opportunities to develop skills and grow professionally at a fast pace.
* Talented Colleagues: The team is full of smart individuals, including many previous founders, co-founders, and ICPC world finalists, making it a great environment to learn and grow.
* Competitive Compensation: The benefits and compensation packages are very competitive, ensuring employees are well-rewarded.
* Autonomy: Most teams operate like separate start-ups, enjoying freedom and flexibility while benefiting from a wealth of pre-built features.
* Transparency: Rippling is one of the most transparent companies I've worked at, with clear communication and rationales behind decision-making processes.
Cons: Fast-Paced Environment:
The rapid pace can be challenging at times, requiring quick adaptation and resilience.
Inter-Team Collaboration:
Collaboration across different teams can occasionally be challenging, necessitating better coordination.
- 5.0Solid engineering culture with challenging technical problems. Fast-pacedEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeAugust 13, 2025Pros: Great technical challenges: building unified systems across HR/IT/payroll domains with complex data relationships. The product surface area is very interesting: you're working on everything from identity management to compliance reporting to benefits administration, all within one platform. Strong engineering autonomy with minimal bureaucracy. Team owns services end-to-end. Rapid growth means constantly evolving architecture and scaling problems to solve. Excellent engineering talent and good collaboration across teams. Clear career progression paths. Competitive compensation and equity upside.Cons: The fast pace means some technical debt accumulation. On-call can be demanding, given the critical nature of HRIS/Payroll systems. We experience frequent change as we scale quickly.
- 5.0Fast-paced, high-growth, great teamEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 3, 2024Pros: Leaders are extremely transparent about all aspects of the business. They're also very open to feedback and approachable. The company is filled with really smart people. Especially over the past couple of years, we've hired some amazing leaders and senior engineers. Things are fast-paced, and there's a constant sense of achieving something new and growing every few months.Cons: The company has had rocketship growth over the past few years, and expectedly, there are some growing pains. Primarily, there's a lack of structure in certain areas. This is something that the company has consistently been improving on.
- 5.0Dynamic Workplace with Great Learning OpportunitiesEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 2, 2024Pros: I've had a very positive experience working at Rippling. Here are some highlights: * Opportunities to Learn and Grow: Rippling offers numerous opportunities to develop skills and grow professionally at a fast pace. * Talented Colleagues: The team is full of smart individuals, including many previous founders, co-founders, and ICPC world finalists, making it a great environment to learn and grow. * Competitive Compensation: The benefits and compensation packages are very competitive, ensuring employees are well-rewarded. * Autonomy: Most teams operate like separate start-ups, enjoying freedom and flexibility while benefiting from a wealth of pre-built features. * Transparency: Rippling is one of the most transparent companies I've worked at, with clear communication and rationales behind decision-making processes.Cons: Fast-Paced Environment: The rapid pace can be challenging at times, requiring quick adaptation and resilience. Inter-Team Collaboration: Collaboration across different teams can occasionally be challenging, necessitating better coordination.
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