I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify (Vancouver, BC) in Feb 2020
Interview
The interview process was great and leaves you feeling human and like you've grown. During the process which usually consists of around 3 different stages, I find that it provides an opportunity to learn and grow as there is lots of self-reflection.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want this job of Solutions Engineer with Shopify?
It was a straightforward and well-organized process. It started with a Recruiter Screening, followed by a detailed Life Story Interview, a Hiring Manager 1:1, and a final Case Study/Demo. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle conversations around platform limitations?
The interview went smoothly and was fairly standard, there was nothing particularly unexpected or unusual about it. After giving it some thought, I chose not to move forward with the opportunity, so I’m not familiar with the subsequent steps in the interview process beyond the initial round.
I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Shopify (Ontario, CA) in Apr 2025
Interview
Recruiter screen, hiring manager, life story, technical round, panel. Lengthy process that took over 8 weeks. Recruiter was helpful and provided guidance throughout. Expectations and process was laid out well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Several things including why Shopify, expertise in APIs, life questions