Software Engineer Interview Experience - Saint Petersburg, Russia
August 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I processed online, and it took 2 months. The process included:
- An algorithm contest with about 5 problems.
- Two online tech interviews solving algorithm problems.
- Several final sections with team leads.
Questions
Find the 3 largest numbers in an array.
O(n) Time Complexity
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Yandex Software Engineer role in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Yandex's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Saint Petersburg, Russia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yandex's Software Engineer interview process in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Yandex Work Experiences
4.0
Yandex Company Review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
April 12, 2020
Pros: - Very cool office
- Friendly colleagues
- Flexible schedule
- Interesting tasks
Cons: - Sometimes boring tasks
- Salaries below the market
4.0
Great Teams, Management Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Minsk, Belarus
October 22, 2025
Pros: Great teams and people in general. There is always room to grow, tasks of different complexity, and opportunities to take on more responsibility.
Cons: Recent cuts and management changes don't affect the company in a positive way.
5.0
Amazing Culture, Growth Opportunities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
January 7, 2018
Pros: Great culture inside, one of the best in Russia in my opinion.
Many opportunities to grow for those who are ready to work much.
Flexible work hours and all the stuff we suggest to find in modern IT.
Cons: Some departments pay a bit less salary than average Moscow IT.
- 4.0Yandex Company ReviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMoscow, Moskva, RussiaApril 12, 2020Pros: - Very cool office - Friendly colleagues - Flexible schedule - Interesting tasksCons: - Sometimes boring tasks - Salaries below the market
- 4.0Great Teams, Management IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMinsk, BelarusOctober 22, 2025Pros: Great teams and people in general. There is always room to grow, tasks of different complexity, and opportunities to take on more responsibility.Cons: Recent cuts and management changes don't affect the company in a positive way.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Growth OpportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMoscow, Moskva, RussiaJanuary 7, 2018Pros: Great culture inside, one of the best in Russia in my opinion. Many opportunities to grow for those who are ready to work much. Flexible work hours and all the stuff we suggest to find in modern IT.Cons: Some departments pay a bit less salary than average Moscow IT.
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