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Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerL2Medium to Hard

This interview process is designed to assess candidates for a Software Engineering Manager (L2) position at Rokt. It evaluates technical leadership, people management skills, strategic thinking, and cultural fit.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·5 - 10 yrs

Comp band·US$170000 - US$220000

Interview time·210 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical Acumen: Understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture, and best practices.
  • Leadership & People Management: Ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers; conflict resolution; performance management.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align team goals with business objectives, long-term planning.
  • Communication: Clarity, conciseness, active listening, ability to influence.
  • Problem-Solving: Analytical skills, ability to break down complex issues.
  • Cultural Fit: Alignment with Rokt's values (e.g., customer obsession, innovation, collaboration).

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Research Rokt's products, services, and company culture thoroughly.
  2. Understand the challenges and opportunities in the e-commerce and marketing technology space.
  3. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
  4. Review common software engineering management best practices, including agile methodologies, team building, and performance management.
  5. Think about your leadership philosophy and how it aligns with Rokt's values.
  6. Be ready to discuss your technical background and how you stay current with technology trends.
  7. Prepare thoughtful 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

Company Research & Behavioral Preparation

Weeks 1-2: Research Rokt, understand business, prepare STAR examples.

Week 1-2: Deep dive into Rokt's business model, products, recent news, and company culture. Understand the competitive landscape. Review the job description and identify key responsibilities and required skills. Begin preparing STAR method examples for common leadership and behavioral questions.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it?
  • Describe your approach to mentoring and developing engineers on your team.
  • How do you balance the need for speed with the need for quality in software development?
  • Walk me through a challenging project you led. What were the key challenges, and how did you overcome them?
  • How do you foster a culture of innovation within your team?
  • What is your experience with performance management and addressing underperformance?
  • How do you stay updated on new technologies and ensure your team does as well?
  • Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision that impacted your team. What was the outcome?
  • How do you prioritize tasks and manage competing demands for your team's resources?
  • What are your thoughts on the current state of e-commerce technology?
  • How would you handle a situation where two senior engineers on your team have a significant disagreement?
  • What are your strategies for building and maintaining a high-performing team?
  • Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
  • How do you ensure psychological safety within your team?
  • What are your expectations for this role at Rokt?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote/Hybrid

Interview focus

Adaptability to remote/hybrid team managementCross-cultural communicationBuilding trust and engagement in distributed teams

Common questions

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

Tips

  • Highlight experience with remote collaboration tools and strategies.
  • Be prepared to discuss how you ensure equitable opportunities for all team members, regardless of location.
  • Emphasize your ability to build strong relationships virtually.

Rounds

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