Canonical Ux Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 34 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Canonical.
Canonical
UX Designer
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So I went through 5 rounds of interviews for this role, but then it went radio silent. The initial calls were fine, but it felt like I was meeting with everyone and answering the same questions over and over. They mentioned there would be 2 more stages after that, plus a case study. It was a really long process.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your experience.
- What's your understanding of the product?
Canonical
UX Designer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 12 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral Technical Presentation Case
I went through a total of 1 written interview, 2 psychometric assessments, 7 video interviews and 2 take-home design tasks, which took about 4 months. After a final interview, I was told they wanted to make an offer. I had a video call with an executive about the terms and was told my formal offer would come in about a week. Two weeks later, I got a short email saying they rescinded the offer with no real explanation. I asked why, and they said that even though most people involved wanted to hire me, something or someone blocked it, and they couldn't agree. I've never heard of a company where an executive can offer a job and then have it pulled. It's unethical to offer verbally and then take it back. Recruitment is always a bit of a gamble, and who knows how you hire anyone.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your understanding of UX Design, and what experience do you have with open-source projects?
- Looking ahead four years, what do you anticipate gaining from a role at Canonical?
- What does UX Design mean to you, and what experience do you have with open-source projects? Additionally, what do you hope to gain from working at Canonical in four years?
Canonical
UX Designer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Technical Presentation
So, the hiring process has a bunch of stages. First, you gotta fill out the application, which is a bit of a task. Then there's this written part that can take a few hours. After that, you get an assessment test, followed by a technical challenge. Finally, there's a remote face-to-face interview that goes for about 90 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The initial application had a lot of questions, and the next stage did too.
Canonical Ux Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Canonical interview reports.
“Who do you identify as Canonical's key competitors, and what improvements are necessary for the company to become more competitive?”
Read reports →“What were your final year high school rankings in languages and the arts, and which subject was your strongest?”
Read reports →“If we were to ask your friends from high school, what would they say they remember you for?”
Read reports →“If we were to ask your high school peers, what would they say they would remember you for?”
Read reports →“Could you share your final year high school rankings in maths and hard sciences, and indicate your strongest subject?”
Read report →“How did you perform academically in competitive math and hard sciences during high school, and which subject was your strongest?”
Read report →“What university and degree did you select, and what other options did you consider and why did you make your final choice?”
Read report →“What are your perspectives on Canonical's mission, and what aspects of its purpose and objectives are most attractive or concerning to you?”
Read report →“How did you do in math and physical sciences in high school, which hard sciences were your best, and how did you rank in your class?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 34 Canonical interview reports.