Software Engineer Interview Experience - Ottawa, Canada
October 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process involved:
- A pre-screening video call.
- A technical deep dive interview with the hiring manager, followed by a storytelling session with the HR coordinator.
- A half-day on-site session, including problem-solving, a technical deep dive, lunch, and pair programming.
Questions
What is your intention for working for Shopify?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Shopify Software Engineer role in Ottawa, Canada.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Shopify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Ottawa, Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral13%
Negative53%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Shopify's Software Engineer interview process in Ottawa, Canada.
Shopify Work Experiences
4.0
Still lots to grow
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San Francisco, California, United States
November 16, 2025
Pros: People are nice, lots of growth, good culture.
Cons: can be a little disorganized
4.0
Remote Work, Interesting Projects
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Toronto, Ohio, United States
November 6, 2022
Pros: Full remote work, interesting project.
Cons: On-call can be rough for certain teams.
5.0
Entrepreneurial Spirit, Remote Disconnect
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February 1, 2023
Pros: A self-starting work culture where being entrepreneurial is key.
Cons: Remote work makes it hard to connect and gather context in such a large organization.
- 4.0Still lots to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 16, 2025Pros: People are nice, lots of growth, good culture.Cons: can be a little disorganized
- 4.0Remote Work, Interesting ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ohio, United StatesNovember 6, 2022Pros: Full remote work, interesting project.Cons: On-call can be rough for certain teams.
- 5.0Entrepreneurial Spirit, Remote DisconnectSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 1, 2023Pros: A self-starting work culture where being entrepreneurial is key.Cons: Remote work makes it hard to connect and gather context in such a large organization.
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