Software Engineer Co-Op Interview Experience - Canada
Process
A few knowledge questions focused on recognizing string constants versus strings, understanding where variables were stored in memory, and similar topics.
This was followed by several coding questions, including detecting palindromes and quickly searching for items in an array.
You were given a laptop to code on a text program of your choice on Linux, with access to gdb.
Questions
Detect a palindrome, searching for a particular item in an array.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer Co-Op role in Canada.
Success Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer Co-Op roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer Co-Op interview process in Canada.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
- 5.0Great C++ Role, Top LeadershipSoftware Engineer Co-Op • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaApril 17, 2024Pros: C++ role, great leadership, etc.Cons: none so far, it's great.
- 3.0Good Pay, Outdated TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 13, 2025Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perks.Cons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members.
- 5.0Continues surging forwardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaOctober 26, 2025Pros: Continues to surge forward in the market. Still retains the focus on product quality.Cons: Burnaby office is still underserved by transit.
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