Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
February 1, 2016
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online and received a call for a phone interview. The interview was surprisingly easy, and throughout, the interviewer mentioned he was expecting the answers I provided. The coding question was also very simple, and he seemed impressed again. In the end, he even stated I would receive a call for a second round.
After a week, I received an email from HR informing me of my rejection. It is truly disappointing to learn that after performing so well in the interview, I was rejected.
Questions
A very easy coding question on arrays.
Some Java questions and database concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 79 interview experiences for the Yahoo Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
41%
Pass Rate
Yahoo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral20%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yahoo's Software Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Yahoo Work Experiences
3.0
Too many changes at the top in the last 5 years, but still got life
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
July 5, 2012
Pros: Despite the attrition, the engineers there are smart and passionate.
You have the opportunity to learn to solve scalability problems that few companies have to deal with.
The recent instability has created career opportunities for those who aggressively seek it.
Cons: The revolving door at the executive level in the last 5 years has made it impossible to execute on any strategic plans, because every new CEO or C-level executive will reorg and disrupt everything that was in motion.
5.0
Great place to work, but I want to move on because I want to make millions in my 20s
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
May 26, 2011
Pros: + work-life balance
+ great benefits and compensation package
+ amazing works
+ very relaxed environment
+ company culture is imbued thoroughly
Cons: How can I become a millionaire if I keep working at Yahoo during my twenties?
2.0
Great place for lazy people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
April 27, 2009
Pros: You get to work with (sometimes) great people, and hours are very flexible. Some great perks, like an on-campus gym. The culture is very relaxed and easygoing.
Cons: Management is just horrendous. A relaxed and easygoing culture breeds complacency and a lack of care for products. People are clueless as to how to improve the business; management themselves have very little idea of this, as demonstrated repeatedly. Negativity externally translates to threefold negativity within the company. The company is just not what it used to be anymore.
- 3.0Too many changes at the top in the last 5 years, but still got lifeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJuly 5, 2012Pros: Despite the attrition, the engineers there are smart and passionate. You have the opportunity to learn to solve scalability problems that few companies have to deal with. The recent instability has created career opportunities for those who aggressively seek it.Cons: The revolving door at the executive level in the last 5 years has made it impossible to execute on any strategic plans, because every new CEO or C-level executive will reorg and disrupt everything that was in motion.
- 5.0Great place to work, but I want to move on because I want to make millions in my 20sSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesMay 26, 2011Pros: + work-life balance + great benefits and compensation package + amazing works + very relaxed environment + company culture is imbued thoroughlyCons: How can I become a millionaire if I keep working at Yahoo during my twenties?
- 2.0Great place for lazy peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesApril 27, 2009Pros: You get to work with (sometimes) great people, and hours are very flexible. Some great perks, like an on-campus gym. The culture is very relaxed and easygoing.Cons: Management is just horrendous. A relaxed and easygoing culture breeds complacency and a lack of care for products. People are clueless as to how to improve the business; management themselves have very little idea of this, as demonstrated repeatedly. Negativity externally translates to threefold negativity within the company. The company is just not what it used to be anymore.
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