Process
A recruiter reached out to me. He was very knowledgeable.
Then the usual hiring manager interview.
The next part was meeting two managers and then putting together a presentation.
The presentation was approved, but after meeting with the two managers, I got a run-of-the-mill rejection from a no-reply address.
The problem was twofold:
- The two managers literally read from a script and had no reactions to my answers. They were totally disengaged.
- After spending multiple hours on interviews and take-home assignments, I expect a reason as to why I was rejected. I get it, everyone is busy, but giving me a one-sentence reason is common courtesy.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Zapier Engineering Manager role in United States.
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Zapier's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Zapier's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Zapier Work Experiences
5.0
What you see is what you get – and it's spectacular
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
March 31, 2023
Pros: Very transparent - everything is out in the open.
Mature - while there is still some room to improve, there are great processes for incidents, performance assessments, and compensation.
Learning - $2000 every year for learning plus a $500 software budget annually. It is part of the culture to learn.
Smart, kind people - say goodbye to toxic environments! Disagreeing is amicable, and you feel comfortable because we all want happy customers.
Agile coaches - so nice to have them to help with SDLC and ceremonies!
Cons: Bonus - sometimes the company doesn't meet goals and we don't get it :(
Rapid growth - maybe we hired too quickly? It doubled in size and was mostly graceful, but we are definitely feeling some growing pains (but not the bad ones!). Just gaps.
3.0
Okay compensation, nice profit sharing
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
June 3, 2021
Pros: Profit sharing was a great aspect.
Cons: Average pay, it wasn't bad, but not amazing.
5.0
Great place to work!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2018
Pros: Awesome, smart, no-ego, collaborative people.
Great product with a lot of room for improvement – which is good, you have to wear lots of hats.
If you want a place that challenges you, Zapier is for you. Forget about the comfort zone!
Awesome work/life balance.
Cons: Remote work is not for everybody. You have to be super communicative.
- 5.0What you see is what you get – and it's spectacularEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMarch 31, 2023Pros: Very transparent - everything is out in the open. Mature - while there is still some room to improve, there are great processes for incidents, performance assessments, and compensation. Learning - $2000 every year for learning plus a $500 software budget annually. It is part of the culture to learn. Smart, kind people - say goodbye to toxic environments! Disagreeing is amicable, and you feel comfortable because we all want happy customers. Agile coaches - so nice to have them to help with SDLC and ceremonies!Cons: Bonus - sometimes the company doesn't meet goals and we don't get it :( Rapid growth - maybe we hired too quickly? It doubled in size and was mostly graceful, but we are definitely feeling some growing pains (but not the bad ones!). Just gaps.
- 3.0Okay compensation, nice profit sharingEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJune 3, 2021Pros: Profit sharing was a great aspect.Cons: Average pay, it wasn't bad, but not amazing.
- 5.0Great place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2018Pros: Awesome, smart, no-ego, collaborative people. Great product with a lot of room for improvement – which is good, you have to wear lots of hats. If you want a place that challenges you, Zapier is for you. Forget about the comfort zone! Awesome work/life balance.Cons: Remote work is not for everybody. You have to be super communicative.
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