Process
There are 4 rounds of interview: one sys design, two technical, and one behavioral.
System Design is a medium-level round. The interviewer was nice, and we went through many deep dives into functions. The two technical questions were both LeetCode medium-level. I finished them both with all test cases passed. However, I did not get an offer.
Questions
System design: Get the public route of the selected restaurant.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Yelp Backend Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Backend Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Yelp's Backend Engineer interview process in Canada.
Yelp Work Experiences
- 4.0Friendly teammates and managerBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaApril 8, 2024Pros: All my teammates were very friendly and helpful.Cons: The internal documentation is a bit messy and can be improved.
- 5.0Technical expertise buildupBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 2, 2023Pros: There is a healthy work-life balance.Cons: The bonus is not that much.
- 4.0Software Engineer IC3Software Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 26, 2025Pros: Work in general is pretty chill, with good work-life balance.Cons: Pay is relatively lower than other bigger companies.
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