Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
First call with an HR person who had no knowledge of any of the technology or technical processes, though this is expected.
Then a technical interview with the hiring team. They are very arrogant for a group of people doing very basic things.
They are writing Ruby software and working on 'problems' built for junior people, things I experienced years ago.
I don't find their tech advanced at all, and the level of arrogance didn't match their platform or space.
They do more of an interrogation than hold a conversation back and forth, and it is not the type of team I want to be a part of.
Seems like there is no collaboration.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Clio?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Clio Senior Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Clio's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Clio's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Clio Work Experiences
- 1.0Toxic culture & low paySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaMay 21, 2021Pros: Clio now has a $1B market cap, so maybe they can actually start paying market salaries.Cons: Departments must have a firing quota, because Clio sure loves firing people. Nobody is safe, even if you're hardworking and good at your job. Surprised to see reviews here saying that the culture is great. Those reviewers may never have had the chance to work at a company where you're treated like a human being, so maybe in a way they're right. It's pretty toxic. Basically, get ready to be gaslit by your own manager and get fired at any moment. This is exactly the kind of company that gets to $1B market cap on the backs of a great development staff that they mistreat and underpay.
- 5.0Great company & great dev cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCalgary, Alberta, CanadaOctober 1, 2025Pros: The job is fast-paced, and you will learn a lot. The feedback loop is consistent, and other devs, managers, and designers actively help you grow and succeed. Product, design, and development work closely together.Cons: - Moving too fast and growing fast, so the requirements tend to change more so than other software companies over the course of a project. - High pressure to deliver.
- 5.0Couldn't love it moreSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 18, 2023Pros: There's no surprise that they're one of BC's top 100 employers to work for!Cons: Hard to think of any.
