Process
Applied through college.
Got an email from a recruiter to set up a phone screen/HackerRank.
The interviewer called me on time and was very knowledgeable and professional.
However, the questions asked were very untraditional. I was tested on pure and abstract knowledge of computer science, and not tested on my coding skills at all. I was caught off guard and did not do so well.
Questions
What is a singleton, and what are its pros and cons?
What is the difference between a Hashtable and a HashMap?
What is finalize()?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 296 interview experiences for the Yahoo Software Engineer role in United States.
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Yahoo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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Candidates reported having good feelings for Yahoo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Yahoo Work Experiences
- 4.0A fun place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 9, 2015Pros: Coworkers are great. Work on things that hit lots of eyeballs. Good engineering backbone. Treat employees pretty well.Cons: A lot of politics. Infighting. The usual corporate bureaucracy.
- 5.0A grand experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesMay 23, 2013Pros: This company is phenomenal. The most prolific and giving company I have ever worked for. All of the perks you've heard about, as well as stellar managerial communication, make it the best company for new talent.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 4.0Great Perks and CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesApril 18, 2016Pros: Great perks, excellent collaborative culture.Cons: Instability, bad media coverage, and a rating system that is not ideal.
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