NextEra Energy, Inc. Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was pretty standard, nothing too difficult. I spoke with the hiring manager, a peer, and then a VP. Each meeting was about a week after the last one and they all went smoothly. But then I waited WEEKS to hear back, only to find out the role was no longer available. It felt like a big waste of time for everyone, especially me after three weeks. I got an automated email about it, but the recruiter never reached out to give me an update. It seems like many jobs at this company end up closing because they don't actually need to hire for them. Given the poor communication and lack of professional courtesy, I wouldn't apply here again.

I applied online and heard back from a recruiter about 4 weeks later. The first two interview rounds were via video call with the team, followed by an onsite interview. After that, there was silence for two months, and then I was notified the job was canceled. What was most surprising was that the company wouldn't cover interview expenses for out-of-town candidates, which is something I've never experienced in my 20 years of working.

The interview process was really nice. It started with 2 rounds, and then a super day. First, I had a chat with the hiring manager, then I did a technical MS Excel test. After that, they flew me out for a super day where I had 4 interviews with 3 execs and the team. I met the team, we had lunch, checked out the area, and I asked them about their jobs. I really thought I'd get the job and enjoy working there, but unfortunately, they picked another candidate. Even though I'm bummed, I really respect how open and well they handled the whole process. I'd totally interview with them again if I could.

It started with a recruiter phone screen, then a 45-minute virtual chat with the Senior Director of Engineering & Technology. After that, I went to the final round, a really long 4-hour in-person interview. They gave me a quick office tour, then I was stuck in a room without windows for the rest of it. I met with people in 45-minute chunks, but many of them seemed lost and unprepared, some didn't even have questions ready, and those that did asked them all over the place. I figured I answered everything well, using my 7 years as an engineering manager and 13+ years in software to show my skills. The next week, the Senior Director sent a brief email saying they weren't moving forward, claiming I 'did well overall' but that he couldn't 'take on a manager early in their management career.' This was weird since I clearly stated my 7 years of management experience on my resume and in the interviews. I think he might have been biased because I'm younger than the typical engineering manager and started managing earlier. The Senior Director was also inconsistent about other things, making me question his honesty. He told my recruiter the job was hybrid with flexible hours, but then told me it was 5 days in the office with strict Eastern time hours, even though the office was in Central time. This felt like a bait-and-switch. He also told the recruiter he'd be there in person, but he only joined my 4-hour interview by video call. When I asked him how he judges Engineering Manager performance, he said he doesn't use objective measures, just what peers 'think' about the report's performance. This subjective approach clearly extends to how he interviews candidates, allowing biases to affect hiring. When I asked about company culture, he didn't seem to get the question and couldn't describe his team's culture, giving a weird example about an employee always buying new Samsung phones. Honestly, the whole interview process at Nextera Analytics was tough, disorganized, and seemed biased. The senior engineering leaders came across as inconsistent, untrustworthy, ageist, and unpleasant. If you're interviewing for an engineering management role here, be very careful or just skip it.