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Why engineering manager, architecture/dev/coding, met with 5+1 people. The AA was very technical, combination of design and architecture. Didn't write actual code, but it was clear I could given that the design span the whole stack (as low as counting CPU cache misses).
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Engineering Manager

Interviewed at Microsoft

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May 26, 2015

Why engineering manager, architecture/dev/coding, met with 5+1 people. The AA was very technical, combination of design and architecture. Didn't write actual code, but it was clear I could given that the design span the whole stack (as low as counting CPU cache misses).

One key question they asked was: "How do you balance technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced environment?" It tested both strategic thinking and practical experience—something crucial for an Engineering Manager role.
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Engineering Manager

Interviewed at Flipkart

3.8
Aug 7, 2025

One key question they asked was: "How do you balance technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced environment?" It tested both strategic thinking and practical experience—something crucial for an Engineering Manager role.

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