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"Software Development Managers manage teams of engineers and work closely with product managers in order to oversee the development of a software product from start to completion. Employers are looking for strong leaders with solid communication skills and in depth knowledge of the software development process. In an interview, be ready to field technical questions as well as discuss how you would prioritize projects. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and several years experience in software development is expected."

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I was asked some questions about C/C++ memory management on mobile devices. Also, questions regarding Java class usage on J2ME devices, where using many classes could be very costly performance-wise on low-end Nokia devices. While not necessary for a manager to know this, it might have helped my chances getting the job.
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Software Development Manager

Interviewed at Nokia

4★
Oct 7, 2012

I was asked some questions about C/C++ memory management on mobile devices. Also, questions regarding Java class usage on J2ME devices, where using many classes could be very costly performance-wise on low-end Nokia devices. While not necessary for a manager to know this, it might have helped my chances getting the job.

The company will also give you a PI Behavioral Assessment. This involves about 70 adjectives with a checkbox next to it. Question #1 - Check all adjectives that you think others would use to describe you Question #2 - You get same list of adjectives again and you have to remember what your results were from the first sheet. Do a screen shot of your answers to question #1 before proceeding to the second.
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Software Development Manager

Interviewed at M3

3.9★
Nov 17, 2021

The company will also give you a PI Behavioral Assessment. This involves about 70 adjectives with a checkbox next to it. Question #1 - Check all adjectives that you think others would use to describe you Question #2 - You get same list of adjectives again and you have to remember what your results were from the first sheet. Do a screen shot of your answers to question #1 before proceeding to the second.

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