Scale Engineer

Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerLead ManagerHigh

This interview process is designed to assess candidates for a Lead Software Engineering Manager position at Avito. It evaluates technical leadership, people management skills, strategic thinking, and cultural fit.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·8 - 15 yrs

Comp band·US$180000 - US$250000

Interview time·210 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical depth and breadth
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • System design and architecture understanding
  • Ability to mentor and grow engineers

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review Avito's company values and mission.
  2. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
  3. Familiarize yourself with common software engineering management challenges and best practices.
  4. Research Avito's products, services, and recent news.
  5. Think about your leadership philosophy and how it aligns with Avito's culture.
  6. Be ready to discuss your experience with scaling teams and managing complex projects.
  7. Prepare questions to ask the interviewers about the role, team, and company.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Foundation & Behavioral Preparation

Weeks 1-2: Avito research, management frameworks, STAR method practice.

Weeks 1-2: Deep dive into Avito's business, products, and engineering culture. Review core software engineering principles, agile methodologies, and common management frameworks (e.g., Situational Leadership, OKRs). Prepare STAR method examples for common behavioral questions related to leadership, conflict resolution, and team building.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Describe your leadership philosophy and how you motivate engineers.
  • How do you handle underperforming team members?
  • Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult technical decision for your team.
  • How do you balance delivering features with maintaining technical quality and managing technical debt?
  • Describe your experience with hiring and building high-performing engineering teams.
  • How do you foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your team?
  • Walk me through a complex project you managed from inception to delivery.
  • How do you prioritize competing demands and manage stakeholder expectations?
  • What are your strategies for mentoring and developing engineers' careers?
  • How do you handle conflict within your team or with other departments?
  • Describe a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • How do you stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends?

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

Remote/Hybrid

Interview focus

Remote team management strategiesCross-cultural communicationBuilding team cohesion in a distributed setup

Common questions

  • How do you handle performance issues with a direct report in a remote setting?
  • Describe a time you had to adapt your management style for a distributed team.
  • What tools and strategies do you use to foster collaboration and communication in a remote or hybrid environment?

Tips

  • Highlight experience with managing geographically dispersed teams.
  • Be prepared to discuss strategies for maintaining team morale and productivity remotely.
  • Showcase your understanding of asynchronous communication best practices.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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