Behavioral HR Screen: Software Engineer (Shopify)

You are preparing for a first-round HR screen for a Software Engineer role. Provide concise, structured responses (60–90 seconds per topic) to the following prompts:

1) Background and Motivation

• Walk through your education and work history in chronological order.
• For each transition:
  1. Why you chose that school/company.
  2. What you achieved.
  3. Why you left or are considering leaving.
• Why did you choose to study Computer Science (or your primary field)?

2) Projects and Contributions

• Introduce one or two key projects that best represent your impact and technical depth.
• For each, specify your exact contributions, technical decisions, and measurable outcomes.

3) Collaboration and Communication

• How do you collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Design, Data, Support), especially non-technical stakeholders?
• Include concrete techniques you use to translate technical complexity into business impact.

4) Culture Alignment

• Summarize Shopify’s culture and recent CEO messages.
• Explain how these align with your values and ways of working.

5) Scenario: Merchant Product Concern

• What would you do if you personally don’t like a product that a merchant is selling on the platform?

6) Compensation and Logistics

• What are your compensation expectations (base + equity; bonus if applicable)?
• What is your current notice period and earliest available start date?