Process
That was a discussion with three people from the software engineering group for which I was applying. There were some engineering tasks, questions about experience with details, some puzzles, and some math.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the Yandex Software Engineer role in Russia.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Yandex's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Russia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral25%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yandex's Software Engineer interview process in Russia.
Yandex Work Experiences
5.0
One of the best employers in Russia
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
February 5, 2015
Pros: Great atmosphere because of highly qualified co-workers.
Possibilities for switching between many interesting projects (and the actual chance to affect the Russian Internet).
Flexible working hours.
Huge free parking lot for employees (in the center of Moscow).
Cons: Limited opportunities for remote working.
The main offices are located in Russia.
5.0
Good place for work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
December 4, 2022
Pros: Good benefits, a nice office, and highly qualified colleagues.
Cons: A lot of internal instruments.
5.0
Comfortable conditions and a great internal tech stack
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
July 30, 2017
Pros: 1. Working alongside very smart people.
2. Competitive salary.
3. Social benefits, i.e., food, gym, insurance, etc.
4. A lot of resources.
5. Good line on a CV: easy to find a job after Y.
Cons: 1. Need to be super smart and work for a long time to compete with locals.
2. Internal tools are great but unknown to the rest of the world.
3. You need to make a decision on a lot of details. To comprehend them, you need to work for a long time.
4. Hardly know anyone by name; lack of team building.
- 5.0One of the best employers in RussiaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMoscow, Moscow, RussiaFebruary 5, 2015Pros: Great atmosphere because of highly qualified co-workers. Possibilities for switching between many interesting projects (and the actual chance to affect the Russian Internet). Flexible working hours. Huge free parking lot for employees (in the center of Moscow).Cons: Limited opportunities for remote working. The main offices are located in Russia.
- 5.0Good place for workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, RussiaDecember 4, 2022Pros: Good benefits, a nice office, and highly qualified colleagues.Cons: A lot of internal instruments.
- 5.0Comfortable conditions and a great internal tech stackSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMoscow, Moscow Oblast, RussiaJuly 30, 2017Pros: 1. Working alongside very smart people. 2. Competitive salary. 3. Social benefits, i.e., food, gym, insurance, etc. 4. A lot of resources. 5. Good line on a CV: easy to find a job after Y.Cons: 1. Need to be super smart and work for a long time to compete with locals. 2. Internal tools are great but unknown to the rest of the world. 3. You need to make a decision on a lot of details. To comprehend them, you need to work for a long time. 4. Hardly know anyone by name; lack of team building.
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