Process
A phone call with the Canva recruiter, then a Senior Manager, and finally a technical interview with an engineer.
Communication from the recruitment team was very poor. There was no response to follow-up emails.
The interview was not lead-oriented; it was more aimed at someone straight out of college. It gave the impression that they weren't concerned with this role and just went through the motions.
There were supposed to be two people conducting the interview, but only one turned up. The one who turned up did not work in the area to which I applied.
The whole process was very robotic. This probably reflects the type of engineers they want to employ.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Canva Lead Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Canva's interview process for their Lead Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Canva's Lead Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
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- 5.0Decent place to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 27, 2025Pros: Good pay, a young and vibrant engineering organization, social clubs, flexibility, and good work-life balance. There are some brilliant fellow engineers.Cons: Slow growth and career progression. It's not very clear or consistent how impact and performance are measured.
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