Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
The interview process involved several stages:
- An in-person exploratory chat
- A 4-6 hour take-home Java coding project
- A technical phone screen
- Two in-person 90-minute interviews
Recruiters were extremely professional and down-to-earth, and were open with both constructive feedback and blandishments. Interviewers were professional, friendly, and spoke candidly about their hopes and concerns for Canva going forward.
(Parts of the process have changed since I interviewed.)
Questions
How would you design/implement an endpoint to serve ?
Focus on the service internals, not the surrounding architecture.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Canva Software Engineer, Backend role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Canva's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Sydney, Australia is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Canva's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Canva Work Experiences
- 5.0Awesome vibes & great peopleSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeFebruary 20, 2022Pros: - WFH - Awesome team players (literally every single one I've met) - Stunning office (coffee, lunch, snacks, pets, gyms, showers...) - Stress freeCons: - Fast changing - Technical debts
- 5.0Great Food, Smart ColleaguesSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 13, 2021Pros: Chef cooked breakfast and lunch every day. Friday night drinks/cocktails in the office. Brilliant coaching/mentoring and buddy system. Extensive support network. Clean tech-stack. Extremely intelligent co-workers.Cons: Cannot think of a single con.
- 5.0Great Perks, Hard To ConnectSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 21, 2021Pros: - Good food - Gym - Good coffee - Plenty of events - Optimistic energy - Stock optionsCons: - Hard to meet everyone due to size. - Limited parking options (Sydney office).
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