Wealthsimple

Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada

September 25, 2019

Positive ExperienceGot Offer

Process

I applied through an employee referral. The process took three weeks.

NOTE: As part of onboarding, Wealthsimple requests that new hires fill out interview feedback on Glassdoor.

Phone screen
Code test
Four hours on-site

There were reasonable questions and interviewers.

Technical: Data transformation, algorithms, system design, and a React design and composition exercise.
Personality: These were worse than the technical, and I usually feel strongly that isn't the case. However, I found the expectation a little more unclear here. The top grading interview will have them asking for a fairly detailed view of your school and work history, and they will steer it rather than you. There were no "gotcha" questions, but it would be helpful to identify and practice articulating your desired direction.

Questions

How would you break this mockup into components and implement it?

How would you structure data for this hypothetical system given these requirements?

How do you balance a desire for technical excellence with the need to ship?

How do you communicate changes you'd like to see to your team?

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the Wealthsimple Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.

Success Rate

48%

Pass Rate

Wealthsimple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive74%

Neutral19%

Negative6%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wealthsimple's Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.

Wealthsimple Work Experiences

Excellent culture and direction

Software Engineer • Current Employee

August 15, 2016

Pros: 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.

Excellent culture and direction

Software Engineer • Current Employee

August 15, 2016

Pros: 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.

Great company overall

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 26, 2021

Pros: It was a great mission, great people, and great work.

Cons: There is not much to say negatively.

Great company overall

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 26, 2021

Pros: It was a great mission, great people, and great work.

Cons: There is not much to say negatively.

Used to be great

Software Engineer • Current Employee

January 24, 2023

Pros: - The people, truly some of the brightest, intelligent and empathetic people I've had the pleasure of working with - Great benefits, no waiting period, bonus wellness days attached on most statutory holidays - Strong focus on DEI, lots of resource groups for folks from different communities (parents, women, people of color, mental health, etc) - Truly remote first and intent on keeping it this way, - Executive team is transparent with how the company is doing, metrics are often shared and communicated with everyone and you feel brought along for the journey - Some really interesting problems that are unique to a company at this size and in this segment

Cons: - The culture is very quickly going downhill. What was once a great place to work has seen multiple re-orgs, well respected leaders pushed out, unnecessary chaos - Pay isn't competitive at senior levels and beyond - Engineering org in particular has taken a dive in the last 6 - 12 months. There are still a lot of great people around, but there are a lot of great people who are on their way out the door - Not a lot of room for growth - the company is trying to be as cautious as possible but this has effects in individuals careers - if you're someone who thrives on growth and opportunities - this is not the place for you - Senior leadership in the engineering org is not what it used to be. Was once led by empathetic leaders, now is led by people who want you to ask how high when they tell you to jump. - Seems to be an exodus of non-male leaders in the engineering org which is disappointing

Used to be great

Software Engineer • Current Employee

January 24, 2023

Pros: - The people, truly some of the brightest, intelligent and empathetic people I've had the pleasure of working with - Great benefits, no waiting period, bonus wellness days attached on most statutory holidays - Strong focus on DEI, lots of resource groups for folks from different communities (parents, women, people of color, mental health, etc) - Truly remote first and intent on keeping it this way, - Executive team is transparent with how the company is doing, metrics are often shared and communicated with everyone and you feel brought along for the journey - Some really interesting problems that are unique to a company at this size and in this segment

Cons: - The culture is very quickly going downhill. What was once a great place to work has seen multiple re-orgs, well respected leaders pushed out, unnecessary chaos - Pay isn't competitive at senior levels and beyond - Engineering org in particular has taken a dive in the last 6 - 12 months. There are still a lot of great people around, but there are a lot of great people who are on their way out the door - Not a lot of room for growth - the company is trying to be as cautious as possible but this has effects in individuals careers - if you're someone who thrives on growth and opportunities - this is not the place for you - Senior leadership in the engineering org is not what it used to be. Was once led by empathetic leaders, now is led by people who want you to ask how high when they tell you to jump. - Seems to be an exodus of non-male leaders in the engineering org which is disappointing

Excellent culture and direction

Software Engineer • Current Employee

August 15, 2016

Pros: 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.

5.0
Excellent culture and direction
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 15, 2016
Pros: 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.

Great company overall

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 26, 2021

Pros: It was a great mission, great people, and great work.

Cons: There is not much to say negatively.

5.0
Great company overall
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 26, 2021
Pros: It was a great mission, great people, and great work.
Cons: There is not much to say negatively.

Used to be great

Software Engineer • Current Employee

January 24, 2023

Pros: - The people, truly some of the brightest, intelligent and empathetic people I've had the pleasure of working with - Great benefits, no waiting period, bonus wellness days attached on most statutory holidays - Strong focus on DEI, lots of resource groups for folks from different communities (parents, women, people of color, mental health, etc) - Truly remote first and intent on keeping it this way, - Executive team is transparent with how the company is doing, metrics are often shared and communicated with everyone and you feel brought along for the journey - Some really interesting problems that are unique to a company at this size and in this segment

Cons: - The culture is very quickly going downhill. What was once a great place to work has seen multiple re-orgs, well respected leaders pushed out, unnecessary chaos - Pay isn't competitive at senior levels and beyond - Engineering org in particular has taken a dive in the last 6 - 12 months. There are still a lot of great people around, but there are a lot of great people who are on their way out the door - Not a lot of room for growth - the company is trying to be as cautious as possible but this has effects in individuals careers - if you're someone who thrives on growth and opportunities - this is not the place for you - Senior leadership in the engineering org is not what it used to be. Was once led by empathetic leaders, now is led by people who want you to ask how high when they tell you to jump. - Seems to be an exodus of non-male leaders in the engineering org which is disappointing

3.0
Used to be great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, ON
January 24, 2023
Pros: - The people, truly some of the brightest, intelligent and empathetic people I've had the pleasure of working with - Great benefits, no waiting period, bonus wellness days attached on most statutory holidays - Strong focus on DEI, lots of resource groups for folks from different communities (parents, women, people of color, mental health, etc) - Truly remote first and intent on keeping it this way, - Executive team is transparent with how the company is doing, metrics are often shared and communicated with everyone and you feel brought along for the journey - Some really interesting problems that are unique to a company at this size and in this segment
Cons: - The culture is very quickly going downhill. What was once a great place to work has seen multiple re-orgs, well respected leaders pushed out, unnecessary chaos - Pay isn't competitive at senior levels and beyond - Engineering org in particular has taken a dive in the last 6 - 12 months. There are still a lot of great people around, but there are a lot of great people who are on their way out the door - Not a lot of room for growth - the company is trying to be as cautious as possible but this has effects in individuals careers - if you're someone who thrives on growth and opportunities - this is not the place for you - Senior leadership in the engineering org is not what it used to be. Was once led by empathetic leaders, now is led by people who want you to ask how high when they tell you to jump. - Seems to be an exodus of non-male leaders in the engineering org which is disappointing

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