Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
I passed the online assessment with perfect marks and received an email from the recruiter stating I was moving on to the virtual onsite. After the recruiter call, I was suddenly rejected, which seemed very odd considering they had originally said I would be moving on.
Perhaps it was my answer to "What interests you about Instacart?", but I only had good things to say, so it seems very odd to me that I would be rejected. It feels like a personal vendetta against me.
Questions
What interests you about Instacart?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Instacart Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Instacart's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Instacart's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Instacart Work Experiences
- 4.0WLB is goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaNovember 23, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good. Benefits are good.Cons: Boring job, worry about layoffs.
- 3.0Overall, a good companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 22, 2025Pros: - Good compensation in Canada - Good tech - Hardworking colleaguesCons: A bit of politics in Engineering
- 3.0Friendly Hr, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 6, 2025Pros: HR is friendly and quick to respond.Cons: The pay is not too competitive.
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