I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at FreshBooks in Apr 2026
Interview
The initial interview was about 20 minutes and asked the most basic level questions.
For a senior position they asked zero senior questions.
They focused on which tools someone was using, which at a senior level is silly.
Tools are learned in an afternoon.
Systems thinking and engineering rigor are what should be interview for.
Other Senior Data Engineer interview reviews for FreshBooks
Only an initial screening was completed and no further communication was provided whether they decided to move with a different candidate or not. I have done multiple follow up with the talent acquisition team member who took my interview but no reply.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Generic questions about projects I have worked on and sort of growth I am looking for at the company in next couple of years
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at FreshBooks (Toronto, ON)
Interview
It was boring 2 steps, one was a behavioural one with the team and the next one with hiring manager. This is a company that likes to waste candidates time. They have been looking to fill this position for well over a year. And I was rejected because I didn't answer behavioural questions, seriously is that the primary requirement for Data engineers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioural interview questions, what was the toughest challenge, blah blah blah