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Software Engineering Manager

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

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·5 - 10 yrs

Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

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

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Thoroughly review your resume and be prepared to discuss specific examples of your accomplishments.
  2. Understand Avito's mission, values, and recent product developments.
  3. Research common software engineering management challenges and best practices.
  4. Prepare questions to ask the interviewers about the role, team, and company culture.
  5. Practice articulating your leadership philosophy and management style.
  6. Familiarize yourself with common behavioral interview questions and the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Company & Self-Assessment

Weeks 1-2: Avito research, resume review, STAR method practice.

Week 1-2: Deep dive into Avito's business, products, and engineering culture. Review your past projects and identify key achievements and learnings relevant to a management role. Prepare STAR method examples for common leadership and behavioral scenarios.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it?
  • Describe your approach to hiring and building a high-performing engineering team.
  • How do you foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your team?
  • What are your strategies for managing technical debt and ensuring code quality?
  • How do you balance delivering on short-term goals with long-term strategic objectives?
  • Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision that impacted your team. What was the outcome?
  • How do you mentor and develop engineers on your team?
  • What is your experience with agile methodologies, and how do you adapt them to your team's needs?
  • How do you handle underperforming team members?
  • What are your thoughts on the current state of technology in our industry?
  • How do you stay updated with the latest technological advancements?
  • Describe a time you failed. What did you learn from it?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Remote team management strategiesCross-time zone collaborationVirtual communication and engagement

Common questions

  • How do you handle underperforming engineers in a remote setting?
  • Describe a time you had to manage a conflict between team members in different time zones.
  • What are your strategies for fostering team cohesion and collaboration remotely?

Tips

  • Highlight experience with distributed teams and remote work tools.
  • Be prepared to discuss strategies for maintaining team morale and productivity in a remote environment.
  • Emphasize your ability to build strong relationships and foster a positive team culture virtually.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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