Ace Your Engineering Manager Interview: A Comprehensive Guide to Prepare

Engineering Manager interviews may feel the most challenging in the tech industry. They require you to have a well-rounded balance of technical, people, and business skills. 

Just remember, you wouldn’t have come this far if it weren’t for your leadership ability and experience driving company success! This interview is your opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities and your passion for guiding other engineers to bring results. 

Hired Engineering Manager Prakash Patel reflects on his experience, saying: “My success is measured by the performance of my team and my individual reports. My goal is to develop technical excellence across the company as an EM. I enjoy driving project execution but I make sure my individual reports receive exciting, diverse responsibilities in a way that infuses the company’s culture with our team.”

To help you, we’ve collaborated with our partner Educative to fully prep you for your next Engineering Manager interview. 

What this Engineering Manager Interview Guide Covers

1. How to prepare for Engineering Manager interviews

We start by breaking down the typical EM interview process to give you a better sense of what to expect.

2. How to perform well during Engineering Manager interviews

We help you understand the purpose and expectations of each area so you can put your best foot forward.

3. Sample interview questions

Get a sneak peek into potential interview questions in this chapter. We offer examples of technical people management, and behavioral questions you may encounter.

4. Helpful resources

By now, you’re well on your way to impressing interviewers. Use this compilation of articles and courses for a deeper dive into refining your interview skills.

Download your comprehensive Engineering Interview Guide now.