Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
June 1, 2024
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Process
Nothing to worry about. You will do fine.
Just answer the questions correctly.
If you get stuck, use ChatGPT.
Everyone uses ChatGPT now. Just don't let them see you, though.
Easy peasy.
Questions
What is the square root of 2?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Shopify Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Shopify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral14%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Shopify's Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Shopify Work Experiences
4.0
A decent place to start off your career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 14, 2025
Pros: Not much politics in engineering, with a high focus on impact and work output. People are generally friendly and willing to help, and I've had great mentorship as a junior.
I have a good manager, and it goes a long way, but some are not as lucky.
Cons: A lot of reorgs, people moving in and out of teams. The company as a whole lacks diversity.
4.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 25, 2025
Pros: - Smart people
- Great product and super impactful
- Great technical culture
Cons: - No longer startup vibes
- Only some teams are great
- Office politics
4.0
Good Experience, Corporate Not Me
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 27, 2021
Pros: It was good for the most part.
Cons: Not much to say other than corporate life is not for me.
- 4.0A decent place to start off your careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 14, 2025Pros: Not much politics in engineering, with a high focus on impact and work output. People are generally friendly and willing to help, and I've had great mentorship as a junior. I have a good manager, and it goes a long way, but some are not as lucky.Cons: A lot of reorgs, people moving in and out of teams. The company as a whole lacks diversity.
- 4.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJuly 25, 2025Pros: - Smart people - Great product and super impactful - Great technical cultureCons: - No longer startup vibes - Only some teams are great - Office politics
- 4.0Good Experience, Corporate Not MeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 27, 2021Pros: It was good for the most part.Cons: Not much to say other than corporate life is not for me.
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