One good gauge of a question would be: "how long does it take to get a new VM?" "And how long before the team has software installed?" This will hint at the b

One good gauge of a question would be: "how long does it take to get a new VM?" "And how long before the team has software installed?" This will hint at the bureaucracy behind the scenes if they answer honestly. The only other way is to know people either on those teams or that have worked with those folks before and essentially do "reference checks" but in reverse on your prospective employer.