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Pair-programming rounds are reported to allow your own AI tools when the recruiter confirms it. Accounts differ.
Prep guides describe candidates working in their own editor over screen share with the AI tools they normally use. At least one candidate reports being stopped from asking a model about the problem itself. We could not find a public Shopify statement, so ask before the round.
Sources last checked 2026-10-10.
Building something working from a blank file with an assistant beside you, talking as you go. Placed's single-problem rounds start from a stub and leave the approach to you.
- 01Nested JSON FlattenermediumSingle problem, assistant openSmall enough to finish, with edge cases the first draft misses.
- 02Web Server Log AnalyzerhardSingle problem, assistant openMore moving parts. Decide the structure yourself before asking for code.
- 03Event Session AnalyzerhardSingle problem, assistant openA long task: practice keeping the assistant on a short lead.
- 04A standard coding roundCoding, no assistantAccounts of what is allowed differ, so be ready to do one without AI.
These are Placed's own practice rounds, chosen for the kind of round described above. They are not Shopify's questions and Placed is not affiliated with Shopify. Formats change and differ by team: confirm yours with your recruiter.