Interview prep · by role
Interview prep guides for tech roles
What to expect at each level — typical interview process, sample questions, compensation benchmarks, and tactical prep tips. Then run a free scan on your specific JD for a personalised report.
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Software Engineer roles · IC2 → IC6
L3 / IC2 · 2–4 years
Software Engineer
6 rounds · 3–5 weeks · $120–155k base
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L5 / IC4 · 5–8 years
Senior Software Engineer
6 rounds · 4–6 weeks · $155–185k base
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L6 / IC5 · 8+ years
Staff Software Engineer
7 rounds · 5–8 weeks · $200–240k base
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L7 / IC6 · 12+ years
Principal Software Engineer
6 rounds · 8–12 weeks · $240–290k base
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Engineering — management track
Engineering manager roles · M1 → VP
M1 / M2 · 6–10 years total, 1–3 in management
Engineering Manager
6 rounds · 4–6 weeks · $180–220k base
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M2 / M3 · 10+ years total, 4+ in management
Senior Engineering Manager
6 rounds · 5–8 weeks · $220–270k base
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M3 / M4 · 12+ years total, 6+ in management
Director of Engineering
7 rounds · 8–14 weeks · $300–380k base
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VP · 15+ years, 8+ in leadership
VP of Engineering
7 rounds · 12–24 weeks · $400–480k base
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Product
PM roles · IC2 → Director
PM2 / IC2 · 2–4 years
Product Manager
6 rounds · 4–6 weeks · $140–175k base
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PM3 / IC4 · 5–8 years
Senior Product Manager
7 rounds · 5–8 weeks · $170–210k base
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PM4 / M3 · 10+ years total, 4+ in product leadership
Director of Product
6 rounds · 8–14 weeks · $280–340k base
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