The interview process at Canonical typically includes application screening, technical assessments, multiple interviews with engineers and managers, culture fit discussions, and sometimes a take home project before final decision offer, i didnt get. the offer
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Average interview
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Canonical
Interview
After reviewing my resume, I was asked to write a very long essay about questions that mostly had nothing to do with the role. The essay had over 30 questions I was supposed to answer and to be honest would have taken a very long time to answer it that I didn't think was worth it. I think people who are indeed qualified for a role can be tested in more efficient ways and it not fair to ask someone to spend 3+ hours of their time writing an essay when they may not get the role.
Overall the questions seemed tailored for a managerial role not a mid-level engineering role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think Canonical needs to improve in its engineering and products?
I applied online. I interviewed at Canonical (Dubai) in Jan 2024
Interview
Written Interview, it was very lengthy and not mentioned the character count. So it would have been better if there was a char count in the question for better understanding and preparation for the applicants.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Canonical in Apr 2023
Interview
I applied to Canonical and immediately got a writing prompted from my "interviewer". I emailed the interviewer and asked if they accept candidates without college degree. After waiting for a response for 5 days, I finally get a response saying No, I wouldn't even be considered. This tells me they didn't even look at my resume, since I list that I do not have college. A few days later, I get a "reminder" from them to finish my writing prompt. Uhm, no, you told me you weren't going to hire me regardless of my technical skills. Judging by the reviews of Canonical, it seems I dodged a bullet by NOT working here!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Didn't get that far - they asked me to do a writing prompt that praises them.