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Software Developer In Test II Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada

March 19, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Highly unprofessional process. The role was canceled after multiple technical rounds. I interviewed for the Software Developer in Test II role and was put through a rigorous, multi-stage process. This included a time-consuming CodeSignal assessment, followed by a combined coding, automation, and hiring manager interview. I invested a significant amount of time preparing and executing these rounds. Right after passing these hurdles, I received a generic email stating that priorities have shifted and the role was canceled. Putting candidates through hours of technical assessments when the organization doesn't even have guaranteed headcount or internal alignment is incredibly disrespectful of candidate time. It shows a severe lack of planning and a disorganized internal environment. Developers should be cautious about investing time interviewing here, as the company may pull the position out from under you at the very end.

Questions

The process was:

  • Round 1: CodeSignal (medium-hard).
  • Round 2: With a manager and one simple live coding task, automation for a login page, and follow-up questions (1.5 hours).

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Instacart Software Developer In Test II role in Toronto, Ontario.

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Instacart's interview process for their Software Developer In Test II roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Instacart's Software Developer In Test II interview process in Toronto, Ontario.

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