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What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

  • Lead the development of key mobile initiatives, such as improving rider/driver app performance, reliability, and user experience across iOS and Android
  • Own and execute a roadmap focused on scalability (e.g.
  • Drive cross-functional projects with Product, Design, and Backend teams to launch new features end-to-end, from concept through production
  • Improve engineering quality and velocity by introducing better development practices, strengthening code review standards, and evolving mobile architecture
  • Build and grow a high-performing team by hiring, mentoring, and supporting engineers across different levels
  • Contribute to broader mobile initiatives, such as aligning on shared tooling, frameworks, and long-term platform strategy

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “As an Engineering Manager, Mobile at Via, you’ll own a key product line and lead a team building mobile apps that power reliable, equitable and sustainable t…” · “Improve engineering quality and velocity by introducing better development practices, strengthening code review standards, and evolving mobile architecture” · “Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects end-to-end”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “You’ll pair strategic leadership with end-to-end execution, shaping product direction, scaling core experiences, and driving meaningful real-world impact by …” · “Drive cross-functional projects with Product, Design, and Backend teams to launch new features end-to-end, from concept through production” · “Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects end-to-end”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “As an Engineering Manager, Mobile at Via, you’ll own a key product line and lead a team building mobile apps that power reliable, equitable and sustainable t…” · “You’ll pair strategic leadership with end-to-end execution, shaping product direction, scaling core experiences, and driving meaningful real-world impact by …” · “Build and grow a high-performing team by hiring, mentoring, and supporting engineers across different levels”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data…” · “Our teams of worldclass engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-power…” · “Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks;”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Improve engineering quality and velocity by introducing better development practices, strengthening code review standards, and evolving mobile architecture” · “release cycles, CI/CD, testing frameworks) to increase efficiency and reduce friction” · “CI/CD, testing, MVVM)”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Drive cross-functional projects with Product, Design, and Backend teams to launch new features end-to-end, from concept through production” · “Collaborative and pragmatic, able to balance speed with quality and make thoughtful trade-offs”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.” · “Our teams of worldclass engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-power…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Problem solving Supporting
    In the posting: “If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a …”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “Clear communicator who builds trust across teams and creates a positive, inclusive team environment”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “Lead the development of key mobile initiatives, such as improving rider/driver app performance, reliability, and user experience across iOS and Android”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (7):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  8. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  9. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  10. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  11. This posting reads as Healthcare: its questions come first.
  12. Tell me about a time you cared for a patient or family member who was upset or afraid. Healthcare
  13. You notice a medication or chart detail that does not look right. What do you do? Healthcare
  14. Describe a time you worked with doctors, nurses or other staff to solve a problem for a patient. Healthcare
  15. How do you protect patient privacy in your daily work? Healthcare
  16. Your shift is short-staffed and several patients need you at once. How do you prioritise? Healthcare
  17. Tell me about a time a procedure or system changed and you had to adapt quickly. Healthcare
  18. Describe a time you explained a care instruction to a patient so they could follow it at home. Healthcare
  19. A patient's family member is angry and blames you for a delay. What do you do? Healthcare
  20. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  21. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  22. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  23. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  24. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  25. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  26. Describe a process you improved.
  27. Do you have any questions for us?
  28. Why do you want to work here?
  29. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  30. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  31. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  32. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  33. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  34. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  35. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  36. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  37. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  38. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  39. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  40. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  41. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  42. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  43. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  44. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  45. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  46. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  47. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  48. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  49. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  50. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.