Canonical Software Engineer interview experience

Early on, some questions seemed only loosely relevant, but as I progressed they became more aligned. I made it through all of the early stages and eventually landed in a final HR interview focused on salary and work-culture fit.

By the time I got there, I’d already spent over two months in the loop, filling out an enormous written questionnaire—about 11 pages worth—along with other assessments. Even after reaching that late point, I was told they couldn’t meet my salary expectations, and there wasn’t much of a negotiation attempt.

I didn’t get the offer, and what bothered me most was that I