Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager at V7 is responsible for leading a talented team of software engineers, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of engineering projects, and collaborating with product management and other leadership on innovative product releases. This role involves mentoring team members, managing processes to drive success, and optimizing engineering culture.

To be considered for the Engineering Manager position at V7, candidates should have at least 4+ years of experience in high-growth SaaS businesses, particularly in AI development or large data systems. Strong management skills, technical knowledge, and previous experience in leading engineering teams are crucial.

The Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing V7’s engineering culture. This includes mentoring engineers, facilitating effective communication, leading team meetings, and implementing processes that foster collaboration and innovation, all aimed at achieving team success.

The Engineering Manager will work on pioneering projects that revolve around AI development, specifically focusing on the creation of no-code AI workflows and improving AI model knowledge. Involvement in Greenfield development means access to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to directly impact V7’s product offerings.

The interview process for the Engineering Manager role at V7 typically consists of four stages: an initial recruiter screen with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, a Zoom interview with the Hiring Manager, a system design interview to assess technical expertise, and a values interview with one of the Co-Founders.

When discussing your leadership style, focus on being supportive and collaborative, outlining how you effectively mentor team members and foster an environment that encourages innovation. Mention specific examples where your approach led to successful project completions and team satisfaction.

Explain your approach to project management, including setting clear timelines, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining open communication with your team. Sharing an example of a challenging project where you successfully met deadlines can strengthen your response.

Talk about specific processes you’ve put in place to enhance collaboration, such as agile methodologies, regular stand-ups, or retrospectives that encourage feedback. Highlight how these practices have resulted in improved workflow and team relationships.

Show your commitment to professional growth by mentioning specific resources you use, such as conferences, online courses, or tech blogs. Offering examples of how you’ve applied new technologies or methodologies in past projects can demonstrate your proactive approach.

Discuss the strategies you employed to manage a remote team effectively, such as using collaboration tools, scheduling regular check-ins, and maintaining a supportive work culture. Relate any specific challenges and how you overcame them to ensure project success.

Share specific techniques you use to motivate your team, such as recognizing achievements, providing opportunities for growth, or fostering an inclusive work environment. Citing examples of successful team initiatives you've led will illustrate your effectiveness.

Explain your mentorship philosophy, highlighting how you tailor your approach based on individual strengths and development areas. Offering concrete examples of successful mentoring relationships can enhance your response.

Discuss your process for conducting performance reviews, emphasizing preparation, objective criteria, and constructive feedback. Sharing examples of how you’ve helped team members improve through the review process can add weight to your answer.

Provide a detailed account of a particularly complex project, focusing on your role, the challenges faced, the techniques employed to overcome these challenges, and the resulting impact on the team or organization.

Share your approach for dealing with changes in project scope, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, stakeholder communication, and agile responses. Discuss a specific instance where you successfully navigated scope changes during a project cycle.