Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Interview Preparation Guide - Staff Level

The CTO interview process at FAANG-standard companies typically spans 6-8 weeks and includes 6-7 comprehensive rounds designed to assess technical mastery, strategic thinking, executive leadership, team development, technology decision-making, and organizational vision. The process progresses from initial technical validation through increasingly complex leadership scenarios, culminating in final executive alignment rounds. Expect multiple interviewers across different functional areas (technical, product, operations, other executives) to evaluate cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.