Organizational Design

What do you believe are the key components of a successful engineering organization?

Engineering Manager

Instacart

Square

Google

Apple

Adobe

Honeywell

Did you come across this question in an interview?

  • Can you describe a time when an engineering organization you were a part of struggled and what steps were taken to turn it around?
  • Can you name some specific attributes that contribute to the success of an engineering organization?
  • Can you provide an example of a successful engineering organization that you admire and why?
  • How does effective communication contribute to the success of an engineering organization?
  • How does having a clear and well-defined mission and vision contribute to the success of an engineering organization?
  • How does the organizational culture play a role in the success of an engineering organization?
  • How do you define a successful engineering organization?
  • How do you ensure that the key components of a successful engineering organization are in place in your own organization?
  • What do you believe are the key components of a successful engineering organization?
  • What role does leadership play in the success of an engineering organization?
  • What steps do you take to ensure that your engineering organization remains successful over time?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at Wayfair, BharatPe, Adobe and others: What do you believe are the key components of a successful engineering organization?.