Back-end Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
February 9, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The first round is a phone interview with HR. It included some basic questions, such as "tell me about yourself," and they asked for my favorite projects. HR explained the responsibilities of this job and inquired why my major is data science, yet I am seeking a computer science role.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Faire Back-end Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Faire's interview process for their Back-end Software Engineer roles in Canada is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Faire's Back-end Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Faire Work Experiences
5.0
Very flexible work structure and many opportunities
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
July 15, 2021
Pros: A huge number of opportunities for growth, mentorship, and the ability to have an impact.
Remote work policy is incredibly flexible, and I think they have designed it in a way where there is something for everyone (can be in an office or fully remote). Leadership is committed to supporting a wide variety of lifestyles.
Amazing mission and team.
Cons: The fast pace isn't for everyone.
5.0
Great company with a bright future
Backend Engineer • Current Employee
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
January 17, 2020
Pros: People in Faire are kind and passionate. The workplace's style and environment are delightful, and it's easy to balance life and work, although the company is growing rapidly. There's no fixed office hour, as long as you can be reached by your colleagues between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Cons: Nothing in my mind right now.
5.0
Amazing Onboarding Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 10, 2022
Pros: Great onboarding experience, lots of learning, and company culture is amazing.
Cons: It is a very fast-growing company, so there are a lot of tasks to do.
The learning curve may be steep for new grads.
- 5.0Very flexible work structure and many opportunitiesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaJuly 15, 2021Pros: A huge number of opportunities for growth, mentorship, and the ability to have an impact. Remote work policy is incredibly flexible, and I think they have designed it in a way where there is something for everyone (can be in an office or fully remote). Leadership is committed to supporting a wide variety of lifestyles. Amazing mission and team.Cons: The fast pace isn't for everyone.
- 5.0Great company with a bright futureBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeKitchener, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 17, 2020Pros: People in Faire are kind and passionate. The workplace's style and environment are delightful, and it's easy to balance life and work, although the company is growing rapidly. There's no fixed office hour, as long as you can be reached by your colleagues between 10 AM and 4 PM.Cons: Nothing in my mind right now.
- 5.0Amazing Onboarding ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 10, 2022Pros: Great onboarding experience, lots of learning, and company culture is amazing.Cons: It is a very fast-growing company, so there are a lot of tasks to do. The learning curve may be steep for new grads.
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