Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Canada
March 29, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Quite easy, but there was too much coding. I didn't have enough time for the fourth and last task. The complexity of the tasks evolved step by step. Everything was validated by unit tests.
Questions
Build the changelog based on the most appropriate data structure.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Instacart Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Instacart's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Instacart's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Canada.
Instacart Work Experiences
3.0
Perf is hard
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 15, 2025
Pros: The total compensation is good.
Cons: The project is boring and many policies exist.
5.0
Great company to work at
Senior Mobile Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
October 29, 2026
Pros: Great company to work at.
Cons: There is not much downside I can mention.
5.0
Talented Team, Scattered Direction
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
December 29, 2022
Pros: Worked with some extremely talented engineers in their Toronto office. Learned a ton.
Cons: Leadership direction felt a bit scattered, although this was during COVID, when we had to adjust to some crazy market conditions.
- 3.0Perf is hardSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 15, 2025Pros: The total compensation is good.Cons: The project is boring and many policies exist.
- 5.0Great company to work atSenior Mobile Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAOctober 29, 2026Pros: Great company to work at.Cons: There is not much downside I can mention.
- 5.0Talented Team, Scattered DirectionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaDecember 29, 2022Pros: Worked with some extremely talented engineers in their Toronto office. Learned a ton.Cons: Leadership direction felt a bit scattered, although this was during COVID, when we had to adjust to some crazy market conditions.
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