I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Jobber (Edmonton, AB) in Apr 2019
Interview
The first stage was a 15 minute phone screen interview. The next stage was a take home assignment followed by a longer technical interview where two technical people tried to understand where I was at a technical level. The last stage was a values interview.
I was in contact with one recruiter throughout the whole process which keeps communication consistent and feels more personal. All stages of the process we’re clearly explained up front. The technical interviewers really gave me a chance to show them how I think. Overall the technical interviewers we’re testing/looking for tacit knowledge rather than explicit knowledge which is a very good sign. The interview dedicated solely to core values is another good sign. Some companies hire based on technical ability first and foremost which can lead to a multitude of culture issues.
The one negative during my experience was some delay in communication after the final stage, however, from what I was told, the delay was due to changes outside the hiring team’s control. Jobber is growing rapidly and I’ve been on a hiring team with constantly changing directives and priorities before so I understand why there was a delay there and I feel the hiring teams pain.
Overall the process was extremely pleasant. It seems like Jobber has something special and I am disappointed I was unable to join the Jobber team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Solve a problem on a white board using pseudo code
The interviewers were respectful, engaged, and genuinely interested in understanding my experience. Most importantly, after the process concluded, I received constructive feedback that was specific and actionable. While rejection is never the outcome you're hoping for, the feedback helped me identify areas where I can improve my interview skills moving forward. Not every interview process results in an offer, but professionalism, transparency, and respect for candidates go a long way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a project that you had to take a difficult technical decision. Follow-up questions.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Jobber (Kitchener, ON) in Jun 2026
Interview
Recruiter screen, hiring manager interview, take home exercise and then a functional interview about it, then a leadership interview with the VP of Engineering, then a meet & greet with the team I’d be placed with. I had a great experience and my recruiter was very helpful and supportive throughout the process. This company seems very wholesome and everyone seems very passionate about the work. They have a lot of cool initiatives going on internally for agentic development and it sounds like they’re being very thoughtful. I ended up declining the offer due to the low comp but it wasn’t an easy decision.
One thing to note: they did first ask to make it an exploding offer but then they let me extend the deadline. The exploding offer did put me off a bit. Something to keep in mind if you’re nearing this stage.
Quick communication and timely updates on application status.
The recruiter interview questions were fairly general and didn’t fully reflect the depth of the role or what they are looking for other than mentioned tech stack. The evaluation also seemed heavily focused on exact tech stack matching which felt more aligned with a contracting-style need rather than a product engineering role that emphasizes transferable skills and long-term growth.