Process
The first round was an easy phone interview. Most of the questions tested your basic knowledge about data structures, algorithms, DBMS, OS, memory, etc. The next round was a Skype interview.
Questions
The phone interview included HR questions such as "Why Yelp?" and "What do you expect out of an internship?"
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Yelp Back-end Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Back-end Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral20%
Negative30%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Yelp's Back-end Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Yelp Work Experiences
5.0
Great Wlb, Friendly People
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 29, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance is good. People are friendly.
Cons: Google's review takes a big share of the market.
5.0
Nice To Work With!
SSE- Development • Current Employee
December 6, 2022
Pros: Very nice to work with.
Cons: Should have more concerns about employee morale.
5.0
Great place & people
Full Stack Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
September 21, 2023
Pros: I've worked with some of the smartest people I've encountered throughout my career and have made lasting connections.
Great company culture – always open to new ideas, acting very transparent, and fostering an innovation culture with biannual 3-day hackathon events.
Very transparent career levels, relatively easy to see where you stand and discuss with your Engineering Manager what's next based on your goals.
Challenging projects and ability to work on a variety of tasks.
Competitive compensation and good pension scheme with 100% matching up to 250€ per month.
Cons: "Work abroad" policy limited to 30 days a year.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Friendly PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 29, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is good. People are friendly.Cons: Google's review takes a big share of the market.
- 5.0Nice To Work With!SSE- Development • Current EmployeeDecember 6, 2022Pros: Very nice to work with.Cons: Should have more concerns about employee morale.
- 5.0Great place & peopleFull Stack Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanySeptember 21, 2023Pros: I've worked with some of the smartest people I've encountered throughout my career and have made lasting connections. Great company culture – always open to new ideas, acting very transparent, and fostering an innovation culture with biannual 3-day hackathon events. Very transparent career levels, relatively easy to see where you stand and discuss with your Engineering Manager what's next based on your goals. Challenging projects and ability to work on a variety of tasks. Competitive compensation and good pension scheme with 100% matching up to 250€ per month.Cons: "Work abroad" policy limited to 30 days a year.
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