Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Burnaby, British Columbia
Process
There is usually a pre-questioner (phone call or Skype).
Then you will be invited to a written test, followed by an interview, which will take about two hours.
After this, you may be asked to do a second interview. If not, HR will ask you to do a background check to finalize your application.
Questions
The written interview is about x86 computer architecture, EMI/EMC, switching regulators, and PCB design. During the interview, you will be asked to describe your resume and roles.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Fortinet Hardware Engineer role in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Success Rate
Fortinet's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Burnaby, British Columbia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Fortinet's Hardware Engineer interview process in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Fortinet Work Experiences
- 2.0Job Security But Low PayHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJuly 7, 2025Pros: No lay-offs, when other companies lay off.Cons: Low salary, no room for promotion.
- 1.0Bad pay, overtime workHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 31, 2022Pros: Colleagues are nice and friendly.Cons: Terrible manager. Severe micromanagement. Bad pay.
- 4.0Overall, a good company to work forHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 16, 2020Pros: Balanced life and workload. Realistic deadlines. Friendly employees. Lots of things to learn.Cons: Most employees speak their own language (Mandarin) but not English for business-related topics. They do not even attempt to speak English when you're around. Kind of frustrating!
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