How would you ensure collaboration across the various engineering teams within your program of work?

Remember to include examples of how you would collaborate in your own role within your response. Interviewers at Facebook appreciate candidates who are willing to embrace and embody the culture they have worked hard to create.

"I ensure collaboration across the teams within my program in three main ways. First, I set the stage that collaboration is valuable and expected across the groups within the program. I find that setting a clear expectation is sometimes all that is needed. I typically work with talented individuals who fully understand the need for collaborative behaviors. They often develop their own lines of communication and ensure that they are aligned properly.

Second, I set up opportunities for collaboration. These are typically informal, and I try to make them fun in some way. I have facilitated lunch and learns and show and tell sessions. I also facilitated off-site sessions when we all worked in the office together. I find that these types of gatherings nurture the lines of communication necessary for a strong and collaborative team dynamic at the program level.

Finally, I work to lead by example in this area. I regularly check in with my team leads and make them aware of collaboration opportunities as they arise. Likewise, I collaborate with my own peers and senior stakeholders and then bring what I learn back to my team to improve our work."