Senior Engineering Manager (x/f/m) - job 1 of 2

A Senior Engineering Manager at Doctolib is responsible for leading high-performing engineering teams, defining engineering strategy, and overseeing the delivery of key patient products. This includes being involved in the architecture and design reviews, setting quality standards, and fostering positive team engagement while continuously improving processes.

To excel as a Senior Engineering Manager at Doctolib, candidates should have extensive experience in managing engineering teams, a solid background in software engineering, and familiarity with distributed systems. A focus on user-centric development and strong strategic thinking capabilities are essential to align team efforts with company goals.

Doctolib is committed to the growth of its employees, offering additional health plans, parental leave programs, and a flexible work environment. Senior Engineering Managers have opportunities for continuous learning and skill development, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technology and management practices.

In the role of Senior Engineering Manager at Doctolib, you will work in a hybrid model that balances remote and office-based work. You'll join a dynamic team in Berlin, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our engineering culture, contributing to a mission dedicated to improving healthcare access.

The interview process for a Senior Engineering Manager position at Doctolib includes a recruiter interview, system design interview, behavioral interview, a case study, and a reference check. Each step is designed to assess both technical skills and cultural fit within our diverse and inclusive environment.

In your response, focus on specific examples of teams you’ve built, how you managed various stakeholders, and the outcomes of those teams. Highlight your approach to mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative culture.

Discuss your methodology for assessing user needs, aligning with business goals, and integrating technical feasibility into your strategy. Use examples from your previous roles to illustrate your strategic thinking.

Share your strategies for maintaining morale and engagement, such as regular one-on-one check-ins, feedback loops, and team-building activities. Emphasize the importance of transparency and open communication.

Choose a specific project that faced challenges and detail how you led your team to overcome them. Be sure to highlight your problem-solving skills, decision-making process, and the final impact on the organization.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, including how you assess project urgency, importance, and resource requirements. Include examples of tools or methodologies you’ve used to manage this in a previous role.

Talk about initiatives you've implemented to promote continuous learning, such as tech talks, workshops, or training sessions. Emphasize the importance of innovation and staying relevant in a fast-paced environment.

Explain how you integrate user feedback throughout the development cycle. Provide examples of how user insights have influenced project direction and outcomes to ensure user satisfaction.

Describe your approach to quality assurance, including any frameworks or tools you utilize. Highlight how you foster a culture of security awareness and best practices within your teams.

Provide a specific situation where you had to deliver challenging feedback, focusing on your approach. Highlight the importance of clarity, empathy, and how you framed the conversation to ensure it was constructive.

Share your commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discuss initiatives you would support to ensure diverse perspectives are valued, and how you would nurture an inclusive culture within your teams.