Good company - bad projects
Good company - bad projects
Work Culture: Relatively friendly and polite atmosphere compared to other Russian companies, with a flat hierarchy where skills matter more than titles.
Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, a modern office, and perks like medical insurance and flexible schedules.
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Work-Life Balance: High workloads and a review system that pressure to overwork, leading to burnout.
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Management Issues: Teams where I worked were slowed by bureaucracy, and team leaders seemed disengaged.
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Market Specificity: Skills gained may be tied to Yandex’s custom tech stack, which do not fully translate to other markets.
- Prioritize work-life balance.
- Don't put power in the hands of untested people.
- Leverage employee input.
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Senior Frontend Developer
The interview process includes several technical interviews covering the desired technology stack and algorithms, along with one interview with HR. The entire process typically takes 2-3 weeks. Interviewers are friendly and helpful. Don't be shy to
Software Developer
1. Interview with recruiter. I was asked basic questions about my job expectations and three easy technical questions, which was unexpected. Later, I was told this was intentional and meant to be a surprise. 2. Three algorithmic interviews, practica
Backend Developer
The interview was purely algorithmic. The interviewee knew them worse than I did. It's really strange that the company puts people like that to interview interns. I really suggest going straight for a junior job and not getting stuck as an intern.
Senior Frontend Developer
Saint Petersburg, RussiaJanuary 1, 2017The interview process includes several technical interviews covering the desired technology stack and algorithms, along with one interview with HR. The entire process typically takes 2-3 weeks. Interviewers are friendly and helpful. Don't be shy to
Software Developer
Moscow, RussiaDecember 1, 20221. Interview with recruiter. I was asked basic questions about my job expectations and three easy technical questions, which was unexpected. Later, I was told this was intentional and meant to be a surprise. 2. Three algorithmic interviews, practica
Backend Developer
Moscow, RussiaMay 1, 2024The interview was purely algorithmic. The interviewee knew them worse than I did. It's really strange that the company puts people like that to interview interns. I really suggest going straight for a junior job and not getting stuck as an intern.
