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Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerPresidentVery High

Expedia is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of software development best practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving technical vision, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~6d

Experience·15 - 20 yrs

Comp band·US$250000 - US$350000

Interview time·225 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Leadership effectiveness
  • Strategic thinking and vision
  • Team building and people development
  • Technical acumen and architectural understanding
  • Execution and delivery capabilities
  • Communication and stakeholder management

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Deeply understand Expedia's mission, values, and business strategy.
  2. Review your past experiences and identify key accomplishments that demonstrate leadership, technical expertise, and people management skills.
  3. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
  4. Familiarize yourself with common software engineering management challenges and best practices.
  5. Research current trends in the travel industry and how technology plays a role.
  6. Understand Expedia's engineering culture and technology stack.
  7. Practice articulating your leadership philosophy and management style.
  8. Be ready to discuss your approach to conflict resolution, performance management, and career development for your team members.
  9. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers about the role, the team, and the company's future.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 03 phases

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Phase 01 of 03

Company & Self-Assessment

Weeks 1-2: Expedia business, resume review, STAR stories.

Weeks 1-2: Deep dive into Expedia's business, products, and recent news. Understand the company's strategic goals and how engineering contributes. Review your resume and identify key leadership and technical achievements. Start outlining STAR method stories for common management scenarios (e.g., conflict resolution, project delivery challenges, team motivation).

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Describe your leadership philosophy and how you inspire and motivate engineering teams.
  • Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision that impacted your team. What was the outcome?
  • How do you approach performance management and career development for your engineers?
  • Describe a complex technical challenge your team faced and how you guided them to a solution.
  • How do you ensure alignment between engineering priorities and business goals?
  • What is your experience with managing budgets and resources for multiple projects?
  • How do you foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within an engineering team?
  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a conflict within your team. How did you resolve it?
  • How do you stay current with technology trends and ensure your team is adopting best practices?
  • Describe your experience with scaling engineering teams and processes.
  • How do you handle underperforming team members?
  • What are your strategies for effective stakeholder management and communication?
  • Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
  • How do you balance the need for speed with the importance of quality and technical debt?
  • What are your thoughts on the future of travel technology and Expedia's role in it?

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

Remote/Global

Interview focus

Remote team management strategiesCross-cultural communication and collaborationBuilding trust and cohesion in a distributed workforce

Common questions

  • How do you handle performance issues with a remote team?
  • Describe a time you had to manage a conflict between team members in different time zones.
  • What are your strategies for fostering collaboration and innovation in a distributed engineering environment?

Tips

  • Highlight experience with managing globally distributed teams.
  • Be prepared to discuss tools and methodologies for effective remote collaboration.
  • Showcase your ability to adapt leadership style to different cultural contexts.

Rounds

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