Process
They originally wanted me to come to the Ottawa office, the recruiter (from New Jersey) unaware that Vancouver is not within driving distance. I ended up doing a conference call interview with them, which took about two hours on a Friday morning.
Questions
What did you do at your previous company?
How familiar are you with software (Python, Hadoop, networking, Cisco IOS, embedded systems development)?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Dell Student Software Developer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Dell's interview process for their Student Software Developer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dell's Student Software Developer interview process in Canada.
Dell Work Experiences
- 5.0Best student positionStudent Software Developer • Former EmployeeTel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelJuly 17, 2023Pros: Flexibility, lots of help, teaching, and guidance.Cons: Most of the team worked from home.
- 5.0A good company to learn and growSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRichmond, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 20, 2021Pros: Variety of teams and projects. The non-service based projects are really good and interesting to work on.Cons: Bonuses and benefits are okay, not that great. Again, it depends on the team and project.
- 1.0No Future HerSenior Principal Engineer • Former EmployeeHollywood, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Decent mid-manager, good people.Cons: The company is being plundered and not investing in itself. There is a constant layoff culture. Senior leadership is out of touch. They changed employment terms without negotiating.
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