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      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      Oct 6, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify in Oct 2023

      Interview

      They seem to have simplified the process from 5 interviews down to 3. The first interview is an online coding challenge, followed by pair programming on a slightly in-depth challenge, followed by a technical deep dive. The overall process is great, the technical recruiter sends you an email with calendar link to book your interview, along with information on what is to be expected in the hiring process. It is extremely easy to book and reschedule your interview. My interviewer was one of the Software Development Managers at Shopify. He was very patient and empathetic, and even though I was slightly nervous before the interview because I had no pervious experience with timed online challenge, he put me at ease and even helped me with copy pasting the problem data for tests. Unfortunately I ran out of time just as I was about to pass the final test, the method output was off by 1 and I did not have any more time to investigate it further. I got the rejection email the next day but without the feedback I was hoping for. Which I think can be improved. Advice to Shopify: There is a lot of good information on the private Shopify site for interviewees which is good but perhaps some tips could be added for those who us with no experience of timed coding tasks e.g. should candidates write tests for the initial interview in the limited time provided? Advice to candidates: Although the task itself is easy to medium, be really mindful of time. I started with TDD which might have been the wrong choice because it meant I had to write double the code. I was worried that not starting with a test might be viewed negatively, however, on reflection there is nothing in the provided information (it can be improved) which implies that they would be looking for good practices in the first interview. It seems the only thing they care about is solving the problem in time for all the examples they provide in the problem statement. Because even the interviewer acknowledged that I was on the right track and would have solved the problem in a few minutes but that apparently counts for nothing. If unsure, ask the interviewer. From my singular experience, the interviewer was kind and approachable.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Dynamic price based on the level of stock e.g. low stock => high price and vice versa.
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      Other Senior Software Engineer Interview Reviews for Shopify

      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      May 8, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Shopify

      Interview

      I passed LRU cache coding in first interview I had four more interview. 1. pair coding again LRU cache I did what I did in previous one 2. system design I desinged staff level architectire 3. Technical deep dive I explained my current technical structure 4. life story he asked what we talked first screening I got rejected . Important part All I had interview was native speaker. None has accent.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      May 4, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify in Apr 2026

      Interview

      I recently completed the interview process at Shopify, which spanned about three weeks. The stages included an initial online cognitive assessment and a pair programming round, followed by a virtual onsite featuring a second pair programming session, a technical deep dive, system design, and a "life story" interview. Overall, it was an excellent experience. The interviewers were professional and highly engaged throughout. I found the technical problems to be very practical, and notably, the use of AI coding tools was encouraged during the pairing sessions. While the system design requirements were quite lengthy, the complexity was manageable as long as you remain calm, think out loud, and clarify expectations early on.

      Sr. Software Engineer Interview

      Oct 31, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Toronto, ON
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Shopify (Toronto, ON)

      Interview

      Had an initial recruiter call, very friendly. Then had a life story interview, very friendly casual conversation as well speaking about past work experiences and how it led to where I am. Was scheduled for a 75 mins coding round, but I dropped since I landed another offer

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      More about why are you interested in Shopify and how I work
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