Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
March 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Take-home challenge or live coding interview, followed by an onsite. The main focus was coding, with some design elements, however, fundamental knowledge is definitely required. Really interesting problems related to real work at Canva.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Canva Software Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Canva's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral20%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Canva's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Canva Work Experiences
1.0
Toxic environment with constant objections to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney
October 5, 2026
Pros: There are no pros at this workplace.
Cons: There are numerous obstacles when you try to do your job. For anything you do, someone will have to object. The way they talk to you sounds very demanding. It is an extremely toxic place, and I would leave when I can.
5.0
Great support for interns
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
January 18, 2021
Pros: Great mentors.
People dedicate a lot of time to helping interns.
Cons: Not really any. Interns do work on projects that can be pretty independent, which might not suit your work style.
4.0
Good environment overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 3, 2025
Pros: Big platform, lots of opportunities.
Cons: Different teams can vary in a big company like Canva.
- 1.0Toxic environment with constant objections to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydneyOctober 5, 2026Pros: There are no pros at this workplace.Cons: There are numerous obstacles when you try to do your job. For anything you do, someone will have to object. The way they talk to you sounds very demanding. It is an extremely toxic place, and I would leave when I can.
- 5.0Great support for internsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaJanuary 18, 2021Pros: Great mentors. People dedicate a lot of time to helping interns.Cons: Not really any. Interns do work on projects that can be pretty independent, which might not suit your work style.
- 4.0Good environment overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 3, 2025Pros: Big platform, lots of opportunities.Cons: Different teams can vary in a big company like Canva.
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