The hiring process at Shopify takes an average of 29 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Lead Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Senior relevance engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 56 days).
Confusing, unprepared interviewer For a senior level tech role surprisingly interviewed by a peer -same level emoloyee from internal audit- finance (non HR round) with no tech knowledge or background exp. Interviewer asked completely irrelevant questions to job profile requirements They had barely been employed in company for couple months themself and seemed to be trying to tank the interview intentionally through certain questions that suggested the company has a toxic work culture, which I haven't heard about the company otherwise. Been through so many job change interviews never seen this before. Always heard great things about this company so was a very unusual experience. Almost seemed the interviewer was insecure of getting a tech-side peer on same level and same team, outperforming them later. Another person I know who interviewed had similar experience with this interviewer. Reputable company like this should maybe have someone senior oversee the process Rather than have same level employees interview potential candidates.
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Unrelated to role. No q of getting an offer as decided to step out voluntarily before next round as 1st one (nonhr) was off as explained earlier.
Interviewed with the Hiring Manager; went well enough to advance and was offered to be considered for 2 additional positions if I was interested. Next stage, Growth interview with Recruiter. It was rescheduled 4 times, always last minute. Only the last two times was an explanation attached, with the last one being "We keep missing each other!". Only after expressing my frustration to the hiring manager did I get my interview. I wish I had not accommodated the Recruiter 4 times and rescheduled and wish I had been the one to withdraw my application for their lack of professionalism and transparency. Was offered zero feedback on my Growth Stage interview. Overall, an awful candidate experience due to the Talent team.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify (Toronto, ON)
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The process was straight forward, HR call, then rounds with recruiting manager, their superior and colleagues. Was a positive experience. The team was communicative and responsive to emails and questions.