Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
The 1-hour coding interview is straightforward. One SWE gave a system design question and asked you to code, run, and debug at CodeSignal. The interviewer was happy to give some hints and helped with debugging. There were several follow-up questions about optimization.
Questions
Design a log system that records information from each camera only if it exceeds 10 seconds, without logging data from the same camera within that 10-second window.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Verkada Backend Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Verkada's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Verkada's Backend Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Verkada Work Experiences
- 4.0SWE at VerkadaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesDecember 2, 2025Pros: Good benefits, solid pay, and good work-life balance.Cons: Moves fast and needs better testing structure. Leadership is okay.
- 4.0Good employer, lots of opportunities to learn.Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2025Pros: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you can develop and grow as an engineer.Cons: Sometimes it seems like leadership expects too much, and there are communication gaps.
- 5.0Great Marketing Org for Growth EngsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 16, 2025Pros: Lots of leeway in decisions as we're still growing. Stakeholders are all pleasant and fun to work with.Cons: Sales-focused company, so we need to fight for engineering asks and resourcing.
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