Organizational Design

What is the foundation of engineering and how do you ensure that your team is aligned with these principles?

Engineering Manager

Ola

Walmart

Visa

Wise

N26

Panasonic

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Answers

Anonymous

10 months ago
3Strong
I document all the principles and discuss with each members in the team. I requested to them to provide their feedback. If they have any concerns, I personally meet and make it clear. 
  • What is the foundation of engineering and how do you ensure that your team is aligned with these principles?
  • Can you describe the fundamental principles that serve as the foundation of engineering?
  • How do you ensure that your team understands and follows these principles?
  • Can you give an example of a time when your team was faced with a difficult decision and how you ensured that the principles of engineering guided the decision-making process?
  • How do you ensure that ethical considerations are integrated into the principles of engineering followed by your team?
  • How do you keep your team up-to-date with developments and advancements in the field of engineering?
  • Can you describe a situation where a team member struggled with the principles of engineering and how you helped them overcome this challenge?
  • How do you integrate the principles of engineering into the day-to-day work of your team?
  • Can you describe a time when your team was faced with a complex technical challenge and how you ensured that the principles of engineering were applied in finding a solution?
  • How do you measure the alignment of your team with the principles of engineering?
  • What steps do you take to continuously reinforce and strengthen the foundation of engineering within your team?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at Guidewire Software, Mixpanel, UiPath and others: What is the foundation of engineering and how do you ensure that your team is aligned with these principles?.