Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
Process
I had to do two proctored HackerRank sessions before getting to talk to anyone. The first one was a collection of 4 challenges and the next one was a single problem that was closer to the work I would have been doing at Circle.
I finally had a conversation with the recruiter and he moved me to the onsite stage which was done remotely. I had an interview with an engineering manager, a system design interview, and a pair programming interview. All very API-focused.
Questions
- Design API for ticketing system
- Implement endpoint for payment
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Circle Software Engineer role in Toronto, Canada.
Success Rate
Circle's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Circle's Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Canada.
Circle Work Experiences
- 4.0The kind of 9-5 job you do just for the moneySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, CanadaNovember 6, 2025Pros: - Good salary - Good benefits - Good WLB - Went IPO recentlyCons: - Hard to grow internally, promotions don't increase your salary by much - Upper management is hard to deal with and it can feel toxic - Firings and layoffs occur if you are a low performer, but if you are of average intelligence and are productive, you'll be fine - Work doesn't feel too exciting or meaningful
- 4.0GoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMidtown New York, New YorkOctober 14, 2023Pros: Fully remote good pay good work life balanceCons: It is hard to reach out to others.
- 5.0Enduring and dynamic startup with a renewed, reinvigorated focusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 13, 2020Pros: - Smart, kind, highly-motivated people - High levels of personal autonomy and ownership - Interesting and pioneering product - Just completed a $25m funding roundCons: It's easy to overwork yourself if you're not careful. If you need strict structure in the office, this is not the place. The company is still finding its place in an uncertain market. There is no 401k match, but the solid pay makes up for it.
