Process
In the first introductory talk with the recruiter, he insisted that I tell him my desired salary, otherwise he would not be able to start me on the interview process.
Oh well, goodbye Canva, I guess I'll be going elsewhere.
Questions
How much salary do you need?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 56 interview experiences for the Canva Software Engineer role in Australia.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Canva's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral16%
Negative32%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Canva's Software Engineer interview process in Australia.
Canva Work Experiences
5.0
Fast-paced, Great Teams, But Tough
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 21, 2021
Pros: Fast-paced, constantly evolving, hyper-growth company with great teams.
Cons: It is difficult to keep up with constant changes.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 2, 2022
Pros: Great culture, lot of opportunities as the company grows. Can work from home.
Cons: Can't say anything so far.
4.0
Better suit for a senior person
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
April 5, 2023
Pros: Good technical structure in general, with lots of learning in high-level architecting.
Good work-life balance compared to local companies.
Hybrid by default, and remote work is possible under certain circumstances.
Cons: There might be some overheads in different kinds of processes. The direction/vision might not be clear, depending on the team you work on.
- 5.0Fast-paced, Great Teams, But ToughSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 21, 2021Pros: Fast-paced, constantly evolving, hyper-growth company with great teams.Cons: It is difficult to keep up with constant changes.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 2, 2022Pros: Great culture, lot of opportunities as the company grows. Can work from home.Cons: Can't say anything so far.
- 4.0Better suit for a senior personSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaApril 5, 2023Pros: Good technical structure in general, with lots of learning in high-level architecting. Good work-life balance compared to local companies. Hybrid by default, and remote work is possible under certain circumstances.Cons: There might be some overheads in different kinds of processes. The direction/vision might not be clear, depending on the team you work on.
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