Talent Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Canonical with 4.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 20% positive. To compare, the company-average is 14.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Talent Scientist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Canonical overall takes an average of 51 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Canonical as a Talent Scientist according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 25%
Group panel interview: 25%
Presentation: 25%
Background check: 25%
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CV review followed by a written interview, a psychometrics assessment and then in-person interviews. Written interview covered a range of questions, from background-related, through situational, to questions about the wider company and industry. You are given 2 weeks with a possibility of extension in special circumstances.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What about the role interests you most/why do you want to work for Canonical etc.
They give a long form to fill with multiple questions. I have 100% exact matching experience required for the role along with the good academic scores they require, yet every single time that I have applied, I have been rejected, not even given a chance to go the next stage to prove my skills. They really need to relook at their interview process as they are just culling out candidates for no reason at all. I also fit all other requirements with respect to background, location etc. Next time don’t post positions you don’t want to hire good candidates for or just reach out personally to candidates on LinkedIn to deem fit, and consider changing the TA/Recruiter team with someone who actually understands which candidates match with the position.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Canonical (Barcelona) in Oct 2025
Interview
No real people interviewing. You have to do an interview in writing and then a psychometric test before engaging in any conversations. Both stages take at least 2 hours. I don't recommend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They put a lot of focus on how good were your school grades and where did you go to school.