Software Developer Interview Experience - Waterloo, Ontario
Process
The interview was extremely casual.
They say they take a different approach to interviews, and they really mean it. No programming puzzles, no quizzing on the minutiae of Java, no behavioral questions — they just want to have a conversation and get to know you.
They are looking for candidates with passion and with high potential, so focus on showing those qualities rather than impressing them with all the stuff you know.
Questions
Life story questions:
- Where were you born?
- What school did you go to?
- What brought you to this field?
- What team do you see yourself working with at Shopify?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Shopify Software Developer role in Waterloo, Ontario.
Success Rate
Shopify's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Waterloo, Ontario is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Shopify's Software Developer interview process in Waterloo, Ontario.
Shopify Work Experiences
- 5.0Autonomy With Great PeopleSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 29, 2020Pros: Great people, who provided a lot of autonomy.Cons: Not much to say here!
- 4.0Great Culture, Long HoursSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaMarch 4, 2020Pros: Great culture. Cares about developers.Cons: Not too many cons. Could improve hours.
- 5.0Great Learning, Fast PaceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaMay 28, 2019Pros: Lots of learning. Smart people. Hard work. Great comp. Good work-life balance.Cons: Things change often (can be a pro, but also overwhelming). Growing company has growth pains.
Shopify Interview Questions
