Scotiabank Software Engineer interview: late start and unclear Python exercise

Scotiabank·Software Engineer·Reported Jul 2026
Technical ScreenMedium

I joined the Scotiabank interview five minutes early, but the main interviewer arrived about 20 minutes late. Once it began, I gave detailed answers and explained the business reasons behind choices in my past projects.

I felt some answers were judged through assumptions that did not match the context I was trying to clarify. I was also frustrated by the implication that I relied on AI tools, because I did not. A Python coding exercise was skipped because the requirements were not clear, leaving no clear correct solution or evaluation standard.

The process ended without a completed coding test. I was disappointed by both the result and the fairness and clarity of the interview.

Location: Toronto, ON. Overall feedback: negative. Offer status: no offer.

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Company
Scotiabank
Role
Software Engineer
Rounds
Technical Screen
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Reported Jul 2026

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