Applied via the website. Stripe made contact within 24 hours. I had a phone screening with the recruiter within a few days and then onsite interviews with three people the following week.

The interviewers were very likeable, and the conversation flowed well for the most part. The role requires candidates to have both technical and managerial qualities; however, this stage seemed to focus more on management competencies.

I felt afterward that they were looking for strong examples of managerial experience dealing with conflict, coaching high performers, and difficult decision-making. Therefore, ensure your answers highlight these experiences more than your technical experience managing projects.

Tell me about a time you had to deal with conflict while in a position of authority.

Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an underperforming employee.

Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision.

Tell me about a time you made a bad decision, and what did you learn from that.

Tell me about the biggest challenges you experienced during your time as a manager.

Tell me how you go about recruiting for a key role.

What do you think is required to make a good manager? (Later asked about what advice I would give to a new manager.)

In your opinion, what is the biggest design flaw with X technology? (Substitute X with one of your technical skill areas.)