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PwC Canada Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
71.4% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PwC Canada.

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Software Engineer Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other

The interview process seems to start with an online assessment that includes mini-games, a video submission, and a short essay. After that, there's a one-on-one interview, and sometimes an Assessment Center. It looks like they filter a lot of people out early on during the application phase. The essay question is designed to check how concise and clear your answers are.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are there behavioral questions about teamwork?
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Software Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral

It was 6 rounds total, with 4 technical rounds and 2 non-technical ones. The first round involved building a project based on a given scenario, and the second round was a technical discussion with the tech lead.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you explain functional programming concepts?
  • How do you approach autoscaling?
  • What are Kubernetes Pods and how do they work?
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Software Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So I interviewed at PwC Canada, and it was a really great experience. The office was super modern and I felt welcomed right away. The interview process was super organized and they covered everything, but it wasn't too much. I liked meeting people from different teams so I could get a feel for the company culture and the job. Everyone was really friendly and easy to talk to, which helped calm my nerves. They asked some really good questions that let me show off my skills and experience. They also gave me a good look at what the company is trying to achieve and what they value. I was really impressed with how professional and committed the PwC Canada team was, and you could tell they really wanted to get to know me. They even showed me around the office and introduced me to some other people. I left feeling really good and excited about maybe joining them. Their dedication to being excellent and their supportive culture really stood out, and I'd totally suggest them if you're looking for a good career move.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging team member? Describe how you managed it and what happened in the end.

PwC Canada Software Engineer Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from PwC Canada interview reports.

Can you explain OOPS concepts and functional programming concepts?

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Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging team member? Describe how you managed it and what happened in the end.

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Were there questions about your technical background and past experience?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 PwC Canada interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 35%
Behavioral 30%
Coding 20%
System Design 5%
Other 5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 14.3%
Average 57.1%
Difficult 28.6%

Candidate experience

Positive 71.4%
Neutral 28.6%