Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Ireland
July 6, 2025
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process consisted of four rounds:
- One coding round.
- One code review.
- One technical round, focusing mainly on design patterns.
- One hiring manager round.
There were also general discussions with HR, and so on. The overall process was acceptable, but the questions felt random.
Questions
Lots of design pattern questions.
Abstract vs. non-abstract factory.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Workday Software Engineering Manager role in Ireland.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Workday's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Workday's Software Engineering Manager interview process in Ireland.
Workday Work Experiences
5.0
Great Balance, Layoffs Worry
Software Engineering Manager • Former Employee
Prague, Czech Republic
March 3, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance and perks
Cons: Recent layoffs in 2025.
5.0
Great place to work.
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
January 16, 2025
Pros: Decent compensation, clarity on progression.
Cons: Has become process heavy recently. Not enough leadership in Europe on the product side.
3.0
Work-life Balance Good, Politics Bad
Software Engineering Manager • Former Employee
Pleasanton, California, United States
August 5, 2024
Pros: Attention to work-life balance. Hybrid work option for many.
Cons: Politicking has permeated some organizations.
- 5.0Great Balance, Layoffs WorrySoftware Engineering Manager • Former EmployeePrague, Czech RepublicMarch 3, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and perksCons: Recent layoffs in 2025.
- 5.0Great place to work.Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandJanuary 16, 2025Pros: Decent compensation, clarity on progression.Cons: Has become process heavy recently. Not enough leadership in Europe on the product side.
- 3.0Work-life Balance Good, Politics BadSoftware Engineering Manager • Former EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesAugust 5, 2024Pros: Attention to work-life balance. Hybrid work option for many.Cons: Politicking has permeated some organizations.
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