E-commerce software · Ottawa, Canada · Founded 2006
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Ask a verified Shopify employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through Shopify's internal process.
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About Shopify
Shopify provides commerce software that lets merchants run online stores, point of sale and payments. It is a remote-first company.
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
- Employees
- ~8,100
- Careers
- shopify.com ↗
Shopify interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 12 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Recruiter call
Background and role fit.
- 2
Life story interview
A conversation about your career and the choices you made.
- 3
Technical interviews
Pair programming and system design.
What Shopify tests
- Topics
- The Life Story Interview (Deep Dive into Past Projects) · Practical Pair Programming & Code Review · Flash Sale Checkout & High Concurrency · GraphQL API Design · MySQL Sharding (Ghost)
- Tech stack
- Ruby on Rails · Go · React Native · TypeScript · MySQL · Kafka
- Levels
- L4, L5, L6 (Senior), L7 (Staff)
How to get referred at Shopify
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on shopify.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified Shopify employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Shopify tests, such as The Life Story Interview (Deep Dive into Past Projects) and Practical Pair Programming & Code Review.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Shopify's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
Shopify tip: Shopify's life story interview carries real weight. Be ready to explain the main turning points in your career and why you made them.
Questions about Shopify referrals
How do I get a referral at Shopify?
Find the exact role on Shopify's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Shopify referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Shopify's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the Shopify interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: recruiter call, life story interview and technical interviews. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a Shopify referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a Shopify referral guarantee an interview?
No. A Shopify referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Shopify decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to Shopify after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 12 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is Shopify headquartered?
Shopify is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and was founded in 2006.
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Expedia GroupCompany details are from public sources, last reviewed Oct 2026. FindMyReferral is not affiliated with Shopify. Hiring decisions are made by Shopify.