Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I received a call from HR stating that my profile was shortlisted from the Yahoo database/online websites.
I was scheduled for a technical interview via Google Hangouts, with a link provided to a shared coding environment.
The questions included:
- Previous experience and projects.
- How a website works after a URL is typed into the address bar.
- How testing is performed, including unit testing and other testing techniques using tools.
- How code is handled in different environments (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.).
The interview focused on DevOps, OS, networking, web-based basics, and related topics. There were no coding questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Yahoo Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Yahoo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yahoo's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Yahoo Work Experiences
- 4.0Remote, Flexible, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and flexibility due to being remote.Cons: Sometimes work is a little slow, and many management changes occur.
- 4.0Good company with good benefits.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 28, 2024Pros: Very good medical benefits, 401k.Cons: I cannot think of any cons.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 1, 2024Pros: Good WLB Helpful colleagues Good opportunitiesCons: Low Comp Lack of vision
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