Process
Overall, interviewing at Block.xyz as a Software Engineer was a fun and enriching experience.
The combination of an innovative culture, challenging yet enjoyable interactions, and an emphasis on personal growth made it stand out.
It left me feeling excited about the possibility of joining such a forward-thinking team!
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Block Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Block's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral14%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Block's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Block Work Experiences
4.0
Good Vibe, Boring Projects
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
November 7, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, culture, people, and less politics.
Cons: No interesting project, low stock price.
5.0
SWE Intern Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: Great culture.
Fun and demanding projects.
Cons: The pay is not as competitive compared to elsewhere.
4.0
Good Wlb, Bad Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 25, 2025
Pros: WLB has been good most of my 4 years here, and most people agree, I think.
Stack is AWS/Datadog/TF, industry standard.
Good benefits.
Cons: Product leadership is pretty bad.
AI slop culture is pretty big.
Relentless reorgs have been happening since August 2023.
- 4.0Good Vibe, Boring ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 7, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, culture, people, and less politics.Cons: No interesting project, low stock price.
- 5.0SWE Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Great culture. Fun and demanding projects.Cons: The pay is not as competitive compared to elsewhere.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Bad LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 25, 2025Pros: WLB has been good most of my 4 years here, and most people agree, I think. Stack is AWS/Datadog/TF, industry standard. Good benefits.Cons: Product leadership is pretty bad. AI slop culture is pretty big. Relentless reorgs have been happening since August 2023.
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