Telus Software Engineer interview typically runs 3 rounds: video submission, HR interview, panel interview. It usually takes a few weeks and can include a French language check.
$103K
Avg. Base Comp
$232K
Avg. Total Comp
4-5
Typical Rounds
3-5 weeks
Process Length
We've seen Telus evaluate software candidates less like pure coders and more like people who can operate in a telecom environment where clarity, customer impact, and cross-functional judgment matter. A recurring theme across candidate reports is that communication is part of the technical bar: one candidate was immediately tested in French, while another was asked to explain testing concepts, API behavior, and automation tooling in plain language. That tells us Telus is listening for candidates who can stay precise without sounding rehearsed.
Another pattern is how often the interview leans on real work examples instead of abstract puzzles. Our candidates report questions about learning quickly, proposing improvements, going above and beyond, and thinking about Telus users years into the future. That mix suggests they care about business awareness and practical problem-solving, not just whether you know the right framework names. Even the technical prompts tend to be grounded in execution — manual testing, Playwright, TestNG, RestAssured, Jenkins, or a straightforward array problem — and the strongest responses seem to come from candidates who can connect those tools back to how they would actually ship and validate software.
What makes or breaks the process here is often the ability to move comfortably between technical detail and stakeholder-facing explanation. The offer-winning candidate described a process that felt structured and reasonable because they could speak to their approach, while the other candidate noted that the panel paid close attention to how clearly they explained challenges. In other words, Telus seems to reward candidates who can show they are dependable, collaborative, and ready to work in a setting where professional communication is treated as an engineering skill.
Synthetized from 2 candidates reports by our editorial team.
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I interviewed for the GTLP Software Stream, and the process was more communication-heavy than I expected. It started with a video submission project, then an HR interview, and finally a panel interview. In the panel, both a technical leader and an HR representative introduced themselves before we got into questions. The first thing they did was a French language test to check whether I could communicate professionally in French, which set the tone right away that this wasn’t just a coding screen.
After that, most of the interview was behavioral, but a lot of the technical side was framed through past experience rather than direct algorithm questions. I was asked to introduce myself, describe a time I had to learn something quickly, talk about a time I proposed a unique idea to improve a project, and give an example of when I went above and beyond. There was also a more open-ended question about predicting Telus users after 10 years, which felt like they were testing how I think about the business and future trends, not just whether I can write code. Overall, the interview focused heavily on communication, problem-solving mindset, and teamwork. It didn’t feel like a deep technical grilling, but it did feel like they were paying close attention to how clearly I could explain myself and how I approach challenges. I didn’t get an offer, so I’d say the biggest takeaway is to prepare strong STAR-style stories and be ready for a French check if that applies to your stream.
Prep tip from this candidate
Prepare concise STAR stories for learning quickly, proposing improvements, and going above and beyond, and be ready to answer a business-thinking question like how Telus users might change over the next 10 years. If you’re applying to the GTLP Software Stream, also practice a professional French introduction since that came up at the start of the panel.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates first go through an initial screening period after applying or reaching out. In the experiences shared, Telus took a few weeks to respond and then moved candidates into a structured assessment process.
The first substantive step can be a video submission project or a written test/exam. For the GTLP Software Stream, this stage was communication-heavy, while another candidate received study materials in advance and completed a practical written assessment involving searching through material and correcting or creating sentences.
An HR interview follows the initial assessment. This stage appears to focus on communication, motivation, and overall fit, setting up the later panel or team conversations.
Candidates then face a live technical round that is often practical rather than purely algorithmic. Depending on the stream, this can include manual testing concepts, Agile/waterfall/sprint retrospective questions, Java coding, Playwright, TestNG, RestAssured, API/authentication topics, or a hands-on problem like finding a missing number in an array.
The final round is typically a panel with a technical leader and an HR representative, or a director/team panel. In the GTLP Software Stream, the panel began with a French language check and then shifted heavily toward behavioral questions, STAR-style examples, and business-oriented thinking about Telus users and future trends.