Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
June 16, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
There were 3 stages:
- Initial chat with the recruiter.
- Coding with AI.
- Final interview with 3 parts: systems design interview, behavioural interview, and coding exercise (without AI).
Questions
Describe a time when you had to inform your stakeholders that your work would not make it in time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Canva Software Engineer role in Sydney, New South Wales.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Canva's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, New South Wales is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Canva's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, New South Wales.
Canva Work Experiences
5.0
Happy to work here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 18, 2020
Pros: - Fast-growing, lots of opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Care about employees
Cons: No comment so far. Still happy here.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
February 4, 2021
Pros: Good salaries, great culture, nice cafe and food, good options.
Cons: Goals set can be a bit overwhelming.
5.0
The best company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
May 24, 2022
Pros: Vibe team;
Canva values;
Interesting challenges
Cons: The company is growing quickly. Some of the processes could be better.
- 5.0Happy to work hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 18, 2020Pros: - Fast-growing, lots of opportunities - Flat management structure - Care about employeesCons: No comment so far. Still happy here.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 4, 2021Pros: Good salaries, great culture, nice cafe and food, good options.Cons: Goals set can be a bit overwhelming.
- 5.0The best companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMay 24, 2022Pros: Vibe team; Canva values; Interesting challengesCons: The company is growing quickly. Some of the processes could be better.
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