Process
Not very communicative. Had to wait for weeks to get a reply. I asked for an extension to the take-home because of personal reasons, and didn't hear anything back until I got the rejection.
Questions
Take-home assignment: build a server.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the GitHub Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
GitHub's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral0%
Negative75%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for GitHub's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
GitHub Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
October 20, 2025
Pros: Good culture, flexible because remote.
Cons: Doesn't pay as much as other big tech.
4.0
Best in business
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 23, 2025
Pros: Best in business, with lots of learning.
Cons: Promotions are lower in terms of other companies.
5.0
Good Balance, Frequent Reorgs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 16, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.
Cons: A lot of reorg occurs.
- 5.0Great Culture, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVirginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesOctober 20, 2025Pros: Good culture, flexible because remote.Cons: Doesn't pay as much as other big tech.
- 4.0Best in businessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 23, 2025Pros: Best in business, with lots of learning.Cons: Promotions are lower in terms of other companies.
- 5.0Good Balance, Frequent ReorgsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.Cons: A lot of reorg occurs.
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