Canonical·Software Engineer

Canonical Software Engineer interview experience

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London, EnglandPosted Nov 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process stretched out over a long timeline—mine took about six months, though it sounded like others could be shorter.

It started with a written assessment, then I was given a set of technical challenges to complete. After that, there were face-to-face interviews over video, and later psychological or behavioral testing.

Across the whole journey, there were a lot of touchpoints and a broad set of evaluation styles. One standout part was the presence of an IQ-style test alongside a technical screening step, which made the process feel less like a traditional interview and more like a structured assessment track.

I ended up receiving an offer, but the path there wasn’t quick or casual. It demanded persistence

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