Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Canada
January 10, 2019
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Got a HackerRank, still had over a week to complete it, and received a rejection before the process even started. Don't waste your time applying if you're not in one of the Ivy Leagues.
Questions
Didn't get a chance to open it. There were 3 HackerRank questions in an hour.
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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
Overall, a great experience with a few kinks
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 21, 2021
Pros: Managers cared about my growth and experience. The compensation was very good. The culture was balanced, and people believe in the company's goals.
Cons: Some growing pains balancing engineering needs with product goals. The product was not divided very cleanly across teams, which caused problems from time to time.
5.0
Perfect Balance, No Cons
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 10, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance here.
Cons: Cannot think of anything at the moment.
4.0
Great culture and remote work, but business uncertainty
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 25, 2026
Pros: There is a good culture, full remote work, a modern tech stack, and friendly people.
Cons: Edtech is at risk due to AI, with no clear way of how to grow the business.
- 4.0Overall, a great experience with a few kinksSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 21, 2021Pros: Managers cared about my growth and experience. The compensation was very good. The culture was balanced, and people believe in the company's goals.Cons: Some growing pains balancing engineering needs with product goals. The product was not divided very cleanly across teams, which caused problems from time to time.
- 5.0Perfect Balance, No ConsSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaApril 10, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance here.Cons: Cannot think of anything at the moment.
- 4.0Great culture and remote work, but business uncertaintySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 25, 2026Pros: There is a good culture, full remote work, a modern tech stack, and friendly people.Cons: Edtech is at risk due to AI, with no clear way of how to grow the business.
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