Process
I applied online, and the process took 2 weeks.
Here were the steps:
- Recruiter call
- Google Mars Rover challenge
- Bring your own system
As far as algorithms go, this interview is extremely easy. Expect a job closer to web development than software engineering. Your computer science background will go to waste here unless you are planning on working in a very senior role. If you just graduated from a bootcamp, this is the place to apply.
As for the "Bring your own System" round, I suggest you bring a very simple system you've worked on that you could explain to junior developers. A huge part of you doing well on this is that they can understand what you are explaining. If they get confused at all, it's over. I highly suggest you bring something easy like a sign-up page.
Overall, everyone I spoke to was very nice, and overall it was a good time. WealthSimple is a company that preaches work-life balance, which is good. If you are looking to coast and chill, it seems like this is the spot.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 44 interview experiences for the Wealthsimple Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
Wealthsimple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wealthsimple's Software Engineer interview process.
Wealthsimple Work Experiences
- 5.0Doesn't get better than this in the software worldSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONSeptember 2, 2021Pros: A software company that actually creates value for the world isCons: tbh nothing here is worth complaining about
- 5.0Excellent culture and directionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 15, 2016Pros: The entire company has a massive focus on culture and ensuring that you enjoy what you are doing. They are very good at executing on those "perks" that many other places seem to just have on paper, and the atmosphere shows it. The atmosphere is dynamic, which keeps things interesting each day, and the people are some of the smartest I have ever had the pleasure of working with.Cons: Like all companies of its size and in its position, it moves very quickly and is easy to feel overwhelmed. Depending on your personality this might be a large hurdle to overcome.
- 5.0A company that caresSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandNovember 12, 2019Pros: I've worked few if any other places that genuinely feel like they care about their employees as much as Wealthsimple. They have remained steadfast in their dedication to transparency, and even at 5 years in the company still shares all information freely and remains a place where you can speak your mind. Not only do I feel cared for and listened to, the work is challenging and interesting and you get to work with some of the brightest people to get it done. Wealthsimple hires with an extremely fine filter - a certain pedigree of person is sought after here and they will never rush a hiring decision. The result is a group of very bright people who all take care of each other and lead otherwise interesting lives. It is never a dull moment.Cons: As others have mentioned, depending on your team your work life experience can wildly vary. I have worked on teams where it feels very low pressure and I have time to focus and manage my stress levels, and other teams where it's a late night grind every night for weeks at a time. The one caveat of that is that these bursts don't last long, and ultimately everything does return to equilibrium. It is however, unpredictable.
