Process
Initial HR screening call:
- Life Story: Asked to describe your career. I think I did okay; it took up most of the time.
- Code Exercise: Extremely easy, was about FizzBuzz level.
Got feedback a few days later that they've frozen hiring and are only hiring for critical roles. Complete waste of time. Proving again that Canadian tech is trash.
Questions
Q: Parse some numbers in an array
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 52 interview experiences for the Shopify Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Shopify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral23%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Shopify's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Shopify Work Experiences
1.0
Toxicated and bullying
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney
July 8, 2026
Pros: The tech stack is very old and obsolete.
Cons: There was bullying and lying about their faults, discrimination, and nepotism.
5.0
Remote Work, Great Benefits, Bad Stocks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 26, 2022
Pros: Fully remote, really good benefits.
Cons: Stock options tanked. Coworkers all over the place.
3.0
Remote work available, but lacks direction and fair pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, ON
September 15, 2026
Pros: There is a possibility for remote work, smart engineers, a fast-paced environment, and a "get things done" mindset.
Cons: There was no direction and long hours for mediocre pay.
- 1.0Toxicated and bullyingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydneyJuly 8, 2026Pros: The tech stack is very old and obsolete.Cons: There was bullying and lying about their faults, discrimination, and nepotism.
- 5.0Remote Work, Great Benefits, Bad StocksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 26, 2022Pros: Fully remote, really good benefits.Cons: Stock options tanked. Coworkers all over the place.
- 3.0Remote work available, but lacks direction and fair paySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONSeptember 15, 2026Pros: There is a possibility for remote work, smart engineers, a fast-paced environment, and a "get things done" mindset.Cons: There was no direction and long hours for mediocre pay.
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