Is this role new to { COMPANY }?: If the role is new, that's a sign that the company is growing. If the role is a backfill, you can ask a follow-up question that will reveal why, such as...
What does growth look like at { COMPANY }?: If the interviewer didn't already tell you why the role is a backfill, you hope the answer here is either that the individual was promoted or the individual transferred to a different department, both signs that the company invests in their people and there will be opportunities for you to do the same. If the individual left the company, you will want to ask yourself 'why'.
How would you describe the team?: It's not a good sign if the interviewer only responds with generic statements (unless it's the recruiter). You want to hear specifics about how the team works together, which will let you know if you'll work well with them, too.
What are the biggest challenges facing the team?: They're hiring because they need someone to solve a problem or problem(s). If it wasn't clear in the JD, this will help reveal it.
What's the North Star for the team?: This will reveal the 'why' of the work. It's a strong indicator of ineffective leadership if the interviewer can't provide a satisfactory or immediate answer. If leadership can't communicate a compelling vision, that translates to stress for you.
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These are my go-to questions, with context: