Engineering Manager

Skill: Technical Experience & Guiding Teams

1. Can you describe a complex technical challenge you faced in a previous role and how you guided your team to a successful outcome?
2. What is your approach to managing large-scale distributed systems?
3. How do you ensure your team stays updated with the latest technologies?
4. How do you handle technical disagreements within your team?
5. Can you describe a time when your technical knowledge directly contributed to your team's success?

Skill: Developing, Coaching and Managing Engineers

1. Can you describe your approach to developing and coaching engineers?
2. How do you handle performance issues within your team?
3. What strategies do you use to motivate your team?
4. Can you share an example of a time when you helped an engineer improve their skills?
5. How do you handle conflicts within your team?

Skill: Analytical and Communication Skills

1. Can you describe a time when you used your analytical skills to solve a complex problem?
2. How do you communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders?
3. What strategies do you use to ensure clear and effective communication within your team?
4. Can you share an example of a time when your communication skills helped to resolve a conflict?
5. How do you handle a situation where there is a communication breakdown within your team?

Skill: Building Engineering Teams

1. What is your approach to building high-performing engineering teams?
2. How do you ensure that your team has the right mix of skills and experience?
3. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully built a new engineering team?
4. What is your approach to diversity and inclusion when building your team?
5. How do you handle a situation where there is a skills gap within your team?

Skill: Recruiting and Closing Engineering Candidates

1. What is your approach to recruiting engineering candidates?
2. How do you ensure that you are attracting the best talent?
3. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully recruited a highly sought-after candidate?
4. What is your approach to interviewing engineering candidates?
5. How do you handle a situation where a top candidate declines your offer?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess the candidate's cultural fit within the organization.
2. Look for signs of leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
3. Assess the candidate's ability to handle pressure and adapt to change.
4. Look for evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
5. Assess the candidate's commitment to diversity and inclusion.