Process
I submitted my resume at a career fair. Two months later, I received a technical phone interview.
The questions were about data structures and algorithms, for example, the class of a tree in C++.
There was also a coding question concerning tree traversal using DFS and BFS.
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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
4.0
Wfh, Evolving, Vision Lacking
Software Engineer • Former Employee
October 15, 2024
Pros: WFH, good environment, evolving ever.
Cons: Long-term vision is missing.
3.0
Great perks, great parties, and facilities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
February 25, 2016
Pros: You get to work on some of the new technologies since a lot of products are being built ground up or the legacy code is being replaced.
The perks are awesome. There is an onsite health center, and there are events every now and then. The food is great!!
It's a very fast-paced environment to work in.
Small teams, lots to learn.
Cons: Sometimes management can take wrong decisions with respect to employees. They might retain some bad employees and let go good ones. It totally depends on culture fit and how vocal you are, which is definitely important.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
February 5, 2014
Pros: A lot of great engineers, good work/life balance.
The working environment is great, with nice design and spaciousness.
Cons: Career opportunities seemed low.
- 4.0Wfh, Evolving, Vision LackingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 15, 2024Pros: WFH, good environment, evolving ever.Cons: Long-term vision is missing.
- 3.0Great perks, great parties, and facilitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2016Pros: You get to work on some of the new technologies since a lot of products are being built ground up or the legacy code is being replaced. The perks are awesome. There is an onsite health center, and there are events every now and then. The food is great!! It's a very fast-paced environment to work in. Small teams, lots to learn.Cons: Sometimes management can take wrong decisions with respect to employees. They might retain some bad employees and let go good ones. It totally depends on culture fit and how vocal you are, which is definitely important.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJakarta, Jakarta, IndonesiaFebruary 5, 2014Pros: A lot of great engineers, good work/life balance. The working environment is great, with nice design and spaciousness.Cons: Career opportunities seemed low.
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