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Acing the Engineering Manager Interview

The ultimate guide to engineering manager interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers, prep faster with proven strategies, real-world questions, and a structured approach. Get interview-ready in hours.

Intermediate

26 Lessons

6h

Certificate of Completion

The ultimate guide to engineering manager interviews. Developed by FAANG engineers, prep faster with proven strategies, real-world questions, and a structured approach. Get interview-ready in hours.
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Course Overview

Engineers working as individual contributors may want to switch to management roles in the middle of their careers. A significant part of this transition will involve preparing for the engineering manager (EM) interview. This course is meant for folks preparing for an EM interview, enabling them to systematically cover the often-asked questions and strategies to come up with good answers. The course begins with education about the EM role and the interview process for this role. It then covers the patterns ...Show More
Engineers working as individual contributors may want to switch to management roles in the middle of their careers. A significant part of this transition will involve preparing for the engineering manager (EM) interview. This course is meant for folks prep...Show More

What You'll Learn

Understanding the engineering manager role and if it's the right fit for engineers working as ICs
Understanding the interview process and the series of different interviews in the EM loop
Familiarity with common questions asked during engineering management interviews and articulating their responses in a story-like format
Understanding the qualities of a good engineering manager
Understanding the engineering manager role and if it's the right fit for engineers working as ICs

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

3 Lessons

Get familiar with engineering manager roles, key responsibilities, and career path options.

3.

Management Interview Patterns and Strategies

3 Lessons

Work your way through interview strategies, story preparation, and structured responses for management roles.

5.

Project and Cross-functional Management

5 Lessons

Foster efficient project and team management by aligning goals, addressing challenges, and effective cross-team coordination.

6.

Behavioral Questions

3 Lessons

Simplify complex topics to master behavioral interview questions, focusing on empathy, communication, and problem-solving.

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