Process
It used to be a four-part interview:
- Screening
- Java/Scala section
- Databases
- Algorithms
Now, it's much simpler, with just two sections:
- Theory
- Practice (solve some problems in pseudocode)
Questions
You're given a method that returns a random number in a range [0, 4). Create a method that returns a random number in the [0, 3) range.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Yandex Backend Developer role in Russia.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Yandex's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Russia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive83%
Neutral17%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yandex's Backend Developer interview process in Russia.
Yandex Work Experiences
5.0
Interesting Work, Stressful But Worth It
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Moscow, Moskovsky Oblast, Russia
January 2, 2021
Pros: Flexible schedule, very interesting tasks, beautiful workplace.
Cons: Very stressful work, few conferences.
5.0
Comfortable but underpaid
Backend Developer • Former Employee
Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
October 23, 2025
Pros: Very comfortable office.
One of the best corporate cultures.
A lot of opportunities to grow.
Cons: Underplayed significantly. May be more than 30%.
5.0
Fast Growth, Low Salary
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
April 21, 2021
Pros: Interesting tasks, quick skill growth.
Cons: The salary is somewhat lower than in other IT companies in Moscow.
- 5.0Interesting Work, Stressful But Worth ItBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMoscow, Moskovsky Oblast, RussiaJanuary 2, 2021Pros: Flexible schedule, very interesting tasks, beautiful workplace.Cons: Very stressful work, few conferences.
- 5.0Comfortable but underpaidBackend Developer • Former EmployeeMoscow, Moscow Oblast, RussiaOctober 23, 2025Pros: Very comfortable office. One of the best corporate cultures. A lot of opportunities to grow.Cons: Underplayed significantly. May be more than 30%.
- 5.0Fast Growth, Low SalaryBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMoscow, Moscow, RussiaApril 21, 2021Pros: Interesting tasks, quick skill growth.Cons: The salary is somewhat lower than in other IT companies in Moscow.
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