Engineering Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Junior Level (FAANG Standards)
Engineering Manager
Junior
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
The Engineering Manager interview process at FAANG companies for Junior-level candidates typically consists of 6-7 rounds spanning 4-6 weeks. The process evaluates technical acumen, leadership philosophy, people management capabilities, project execution skills, and cultural alignment. Junior-level EM candidates are expected to demonstrate competency in managing small teams (3-8 engineers), making sound technical decisions, and balancing people management with hands-on technical leadership.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Phone Screen
25 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Hiring Manager Phone Screen
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Technical Systems Design Round
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Project Planning and Execution Round
60 min4 focus topicscase study
5
Behavioral and Leadership Principles Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
People Management and Hiring Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Bar Raiser Round
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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