Senior Engineering Director Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standards
Engineering Director
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Senior Engineering Director interviews at FAANG companies typically consist of 6-7 comprehensive rounds designed to assess technical depth, architectural thinking, leadership capability, people management skills, project delivery execution, and strategic vision. These rounds are structured to evaluate both technical expertise and the ability to lead, influence, and scale engineering organizations. Expect a 4-6 week interview process from initial contact to offer decision, with each round building upon previous assessments.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Deep Dive and Architecture Review
75 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
System Design and Distributed Systems
90 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Leadership, Vision, and Strategy
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
5
People Management, Mentorship, and Hiring
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Project Delivery, Execution, and Risk Management
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Bar Raiser Round and Culture Fit
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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