Behavioral

What qualities make a good engineering manager, in your opinion?

Engineering Manager

Apple

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Meta

Did you come across this question in an interview?

  • What qualities make a good engineering manager, in your opinion?
  • How would you describe the most important qualities a good engineering manager should possess?
  • What are the key characteristics that make an engineering manager stand out from others in your experience?
  • In your opinion, what are the most critical skills for a successful engineering manager to possess?
  • Can you share some examples of qualities you believe are necessary for an effective engineering manager?
  • How do you define success in an engineering manager and what qualities do you believe are crucial for achieving it?
  • Can you provide some insight into the personality traits that you think are important for a good engineering manager?
  • What qualities do you think make an engineering manager great and how have you developed these qualities in yourself?
  • Can you describe some of the most common qualities you have seen in successful engineering managers throughout your career?
  • What do you believe sets apart an effective engineering manager from one who is not as effective?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at Amazon Web Services, Cleo, SPS Commerce and others: What qualities make a good engineering manager, in your opinion?.