- This question aims at helping managers assess maturity in an engineer. Too often, technically gifted engineers confuse effort for impact and complexity for value. In college, you may get partial credit if you show your work, but from the customer standpoint in most cases, either your product works or it doesn't. A hiring manager will want to know whether you can set measurable goals for success and then work towards those goals. This is key in making sure that you can be self-directed, stay focused, and deliver on your promises. This is how you could structure an answer. First, define the problem. Clearly define what you wish to build, for whom, why, and what the value to the end user would be. You cannot define or measure success unless you understand your objective. Second, identify stakeholders and customers. Define the problem through the lens of how it affects someone or something. Then articulate what metrics…
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