I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify in Jan 2021
Interview
They make you write 5 200 word essays describing various situations you've been in/experienced, and also make you do a non-trivial technical challenge. I spent a good 3 days writing responses and completing the challenge, going above and beyond on all the stated requirements. A month later, I get a generic email back saying I will not be moving forward, with no feedback at all. I know rejections are part of the job application process and I'm used to it, but it's especially bothersome given the number of hoops they make you jump through to apply and they send you a simple rejection email with no feedback. This recruiting process reeks of a company that is so full of itself.
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Essays on mistakes you've made, past dev experiences, and different challenges depending on FE/BE.
I applied online. I interviewed at Shopify (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview was a pair programming session where I worked collaboratively with an engineer to solve a real-world problem. I led the coding while explaining my thought process, asking clarifying questions, handling edge cases, and iterating on the solution together.
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To build out a system that solves a real-world problem, but using any stack such as AI, StackOverflow, or Google.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Shopify (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2026
Interview
Got Online assessment after applying, if you don't pass 100% test cases in all three parts you are automatically disqualified. Not too hard if you have good leetcode practice. Practice a few easies in C++. Also quickly familiarize yourself with ruby syntax.
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OA questions first one in language of choice (leetcode medium-hard level, 45 mins), second in C++ (leetocde easy, 10 mins), third one in ruby (simply looking for language knowledge very easy, 5 mins).
Apply online, Online Assessment in C++ and Ruby(you could do the first couple questions in python but the last two were locked to C++ and ruby respectively), technical interview in language of your choice, and life story interview, relatively easy.
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They asked me what I thought about the use of AI in the current market.
