Software Engineer Interview Experience - Calgary, Canada
August 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Although I wasn't hired, the interview process was very good. It was a smooth experience, and the person assigned to help throughout the process was very knowledgeable.
The interview included three stages:
- The first stage was a test submitted online through a link.
- The second stage was a video interview.
- The final stage consisted of several hours of different types of interviews, including system design and algorithm interviews, followed by a behavioral interview.
Questions
If you had to make one improvement to Yelp, what would it be?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer role in Calgary, Alberta.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Calgary, Alberta is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer interview process in Calgary, Alberta.
Yelp Work Experiences
4.0
Kind People, Annoying Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
November 2, 2023
Pros: Kind people work here.
Decent salary.
Cons: Annoying tech stack and spaghetti code.
3.0
Remote Work, Poor Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 16, 2023
Pros: Remote, good work-life balance.
Cons: Several teams I know have managers that tend to micromanage, and the teams are not that efficient overall due to weak management.
5.0
Location, Balance, Learning Opps
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 25, 2017
Pros: Great location, great work-life balance (might depend on team/specialization).
Lots of opportunities to learn and move around within the company (deputyships).
Cons: Possibly slightly below average on perks and compensation relative to other companies.
- 4.0Kind People, Annoying TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCalgary, Alberta, CanadaNovember 2, 2023Pros: Kind people work here. Decent salary.Cons: Annoying tech stack and spaghetti code.
- 3.0Remote Work, Poor ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 16, 2023Pros: Remote, good work-life balance.Cons: Several teams I know have managers that tend to micromanage, and the teams are not that efficient overall due to weak management.
- 5.0Location, Balance, Learning OppsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 25, 2017Pros: Great location, great work-life balance (might depend on team/specialization). Lots of opportunities to learn and move around within the company (deputyships).Cons: Possibly slightly below average on perks and compensation relative to other companies.
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