Process
I applied online through WS's career page. I heard back in a week.
About me: I recently graduated from a university and had no prior experience in the job position I applied for. The recruitment team was unbelievably responsive, always replying within 24 hours after the interview, even regarding the offer. I have never seen anyone this good. They know the talent is out there, and they won't let it slip, and for that, they really do their best. Also, they are extremely nice and helpful. Way to go if you are reading this, recruiters!
Interviews brief: I had 3 interviews and had many options for the programming language.
- Soft-skill interview with my manager (30 mins): The purpose of this interview was to see if I am authentic and if I want the job and am passionate.
- Screen-shared technical interview (1 hour): I had to read a page-long question and then solve it together with the interviewer. The knowledge required to solve the problem was basic string manipulation and hash tables. The whole point is if you know how to code, you can convey issues, you can work as a team, and you can take feedback.
- Virtual on-site interview (4 hours): There were 4 back-to-back interviews: a) Solving a problem similar to the 2nd interview (screen share). b) Solving a system design problem (it is nice to have a whiteboard), and working with them to design an application. The emphasis was more on if you can talk, solve a problem together, how you take opinions and feedback, and things you consider. Note: It's not about technology, but more on architecture and designing APIs. c) Solving a data-structure problem, which was not really about solving, but more about coding and talking (nothing like those LeetCode questions). d) Soft-skill interview with my manager again about what I like and my prior work experiences (I did internships). It was more on the side of what you like, what you enjoyed, what was not good, and what you would do differently. The point is to get to know you and if you would be nice to have around.
Tip: You want to work here!
Questions
How would your manager describe you? What did you like and dislike about your university?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Wealthsimple Software Developer role.
Success Rate
Wealthsimple's interview process for their Software Developer roles is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wealthsimple's Software Developer interview process.
Wealthsimple Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, ONDecember 27, 2024Pros: Lots of freedom to learn and grow, extremely talented and smart people all around you.Cons: There is no end of year bonus.
- 5.0One of the best opportunities in TorontoSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, ONDecember 5, 2017Pros: • Very competitive compensation and stock options • Great perks - free lunch, fitness credit, career development credit • Managers care about helping their employees grow • Work with lots of smart, driven people • Lots of opportunity for advancement • Excellent office locationCons: • Taking lots of risks in various geographies, hopefully they pay off
- 4.0Great companySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, ONAugust 24, 2023Pros: There is a good work environment, interesting projects, growth opportunities, a nice office, good perks, and diversity efforts.Cons: Equity (regarding diversity efforts) is still a distant dream. It's hard to be promoted. There is a clear path to promotions, but it depends on the Manager's effort to get it done.
