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Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerSenior Engineering ManagerHigh

This interview process is designed to assess candidates for the Senior Engineering Manager role at MakeMyTrip. It evaluates technical leadership, people management skills, strategic thinking, and cultural fit within the company.

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 architectural thinking
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Deeply understand MakeMyTrip's mission, values, and recent business developments.
  2. Review common Software Engineering Manager interview questions, focusing on leadership, team management, and technical strategy.
  3. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to illustrate your experience.
  4. Brush up on system design principles and be ready to discuss architectural trade-offs.
  5. Understand MakeMyTrip's technology stack and the challenges faced by a travel tech company.
  6. Practice articulating your leadership philosophy and how you build high-performing teams.
  7. Be prepared to discuss your career aspirations and how they align with MakeMyTrip's growth.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Foundation & Business Understanding

Weeks 1-2: MakeMyTrip business, SE principles, Agile, System Design basics.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on understanding MakeMyTrip's business, products, and recent news. Review core software engineering principles, agile methodologies, and common management frameworks. Study system design concepts and practice case studies.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it?
  • How do you balance the needs of your team with the goals of the organization?
  • Describe your approach to performance management and how you handle underperforming team members.
  • What are the key metrics you use to measure the success of your engineering team?
  • How do you foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within your team?
  • Walk me through a complex system you designed or significantly contributed to.
  • How do you stay updated with the latest technology trends and incorporate them into your team's work?
  • Describe a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
  • How do you delegate tasks effectively?
  • What is your experience with Agile methodologies, and how do you ensure your team follows them effectively?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Gurugram

Interview focus

Understanding of the Indian tech landscape and talent pool.Experience with scaling teams and products in a high-growth environment.Familiarity with MakeMyTrip's business domain and competitive landscape.

Common questions

  • How would you handle a conflict between two senior engineers on your team?
  • Describe a time you had to deliver a project with a tight deadline. What was your approach?
  • How do you foster innovation within your team?
  • What are your strategies for attracting and retaining top engineering talent in the Indian market?
  • How do you balance technical debt with new feature development?

Tips

  • Research MakeMyTrip's recent product launches and business strategies.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience managing teams in India.
  • Highlight your understanding of the local market dynamics.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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