Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Canada
August 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Quite short and positive.
The recruiter was super nice and accommodating to the interviewee's needs.
The coding challenge was quite simple and was useful as it was conducted by HackerRank. Practicing HackerRank and LeetCode questions beforehand is highly recommended.
Questions
Run time question, a simple LeetCode coding question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer (Internship) role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Canada.
Coursera Work Experiences
4.0
Good Work, No Stipend
Beta Tester • Former Employee
April 6, 2022
Pros: Good experience working in courserq.
Cons: No stipend, but otherwise it's good.
3.0
Management does not have direction
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
May 1, 2023
Pros: Technology, people, and work flexibility are a plus.
Cons: Too much work and politics. Higher management is greedy.
3.0
Strong work-life balance but lacks tech culture
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, ON
June 15, 2026
Pros: - Work-life balance.
- Mission.
- Good compensation for the Canadian market.
Cons: - It's not a tech company.
- There is a poor engineering culture.
- 4.0Good Work, No StipendBeta Tester • Former EmployeeApril 6, 2022Pros: Good experience working in courserq.Cons: No stipend, but otherwise it's good.
- 3.0Management does not have directionData Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 1, 2023Pros: Technology, people, and work flexibility are a plus.Cons: Too much work and politics. Higher management is greedy.
- 3.0Strong work-life balance but lacks tech cultureSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONJune 15, 2026Pros: - Work-life balance. - Mission. - Good compensation for the Canadian market.Cons: - It's not a tech company. - There is a poor engineering culture.
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