Process
This is a phone interview, and it will be about 30 minutes.
Expect some resume questions, and then some technical questions.
- What is the difference between C and Java?
- What's the difference between Java modifiers (public, private, protected)? The protected modifier can be used in the same class and same package, but the private modifier can only be used in the same class. Public can be used everywhere.
Questions
What's the difference between the Java modifiers? (public, private, protected)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 296 interview experiences for the Yahoo Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Yahoo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral36%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Yahoo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Yahoo Work Experiences
3.0
What is happening (or happened)?
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
July 2, 2015
Pros: Perks like free food, coffee, phone, etc. Flex sched, nice campus and facilities, smart ppl. Clean, bright environment, shuttles, parking, smoothies, and mobile services (dental, health, haircuts, etc.).
Cons: Direction, career growth, motivation, QPR (quarterly reviews), constantly changing priorities, and inexperienced management.
I really dislike the time and effort the QPR dance required.
3.0
A good company with bad choices
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 25, 2020
Pros: Many treats, good culture. Good atmosphere.
Cons: Sometimes it seems that nothing is changing and that there is no implementation.
5.0
Overall a great company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Taipei, Taiwan
January 23, 2024
Pros: A big company that really cares about its employees.
Cons: Can't have a large ownership toward projects.
- 3.0What is happening (or happened)?Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJuly 2, 2015Pros: Perks like free food, coffee, phone, etc. Flex sched, nice campus and facilities, smart ppl. Clean, bright environment, shuttles, parking, smoothies, and mobile services (dental, health, haircuts, etc.).Cons: Direction, career growth, motivation, QPR (quarterly reviews), constantly changing priorities, and inexperienced management. I really dislike the time and effort the QPR dance required.
- 3.0A good company with bad choicesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 25, 2020Pros: Many treats, good culture. Good atmosphere.Cons: Sometimes it seems that nothing is changing and that there is no implementation.
- 5.0Overall a great companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanJanuary 23, 2024Pros: A big company that really cares about its employees.Cons: Can't have a large ownership toward projects.
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