Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
The first step was a chat with the recruiter. I was asked how I would be a good fit, and the recruiter went over the role and the entire interview process.
The second step was a technical interview. It mostly involved discussing what was wrong with given C++ code. The difficulty was average if you know C++ fundamentals.
The third step was the second technical interview, where I was rejected.
Questions
Implement a stack class.
The interviewer asked several follow-up questions about my implementation, corner cases, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 82 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruNovember 14, 2025Pros: Flat structure, immense flexibility for developers, focus on quality over timeline, good pay, good work life balance, hybrid officeCons: Monolithic code, less focus on extensibility
- 3.0Not greatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, BCNovember 13, 2025Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perksCons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members
- 4.0Arista intern experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruNovember 5, 2025Pros: Great environment to work inCons: You are alloted lots of work
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