Process
Heard good things from someone working there, so I applied.
The HR interviewer was unprofessional and unhelpful.
First, I was informed the Senior title actually requires 10+ years of experience as a staff/principal engineer, even though all other Senior positions either mentioned 3-6 years of experience or nothing indicating anything beyond a typical Senior SWE.
Then, they bragged about being close to an IPO and how highly competent everyone is, which is not always good, given how many places turn out badly after an IPO.
Oddly, they specified that LC questions are hard and weren't sure I was ready for them until I mentioned this is what every other interview is like.
Questions
Typical HR questions, but not very transparent with what they look for.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Faire Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Faire's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Faire's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Faire Work Experiences
- 4.0Nice companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWaterloo, ONJuly 7, 2025Pros: nice company good pay good teamCons: business direction lack of growth
- 3.0Good Company, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONApril 9, 2025Pros: - Salary - Perks - Trips - Interesting productCons: - High pressure for delivery - Promotions are not encouraged - Moral harassment
- 4.0Good place to work withSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, ONMarch 13, 2025Pros: Depending on the team, some teams can have very good work life balance, while others might not. People that I've worked with mostly have good work life balance.Cons: No pension, no rrsp matching
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