Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
March 2, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview started with a HackerRank coding question. Something like removing extra spaces from a string.
The next round was a Skype interview. Here, you would also be asked coding questions. Mine was: Find the longest substring without duplicates in a given string.
I was not selected for further rounds.
Questions
Round 1: Coding Round
- Remove extra spaces from a string.
Round 2: Skype Round
- What changes would you like to make on the Yelp website?
- Explain Spring and Hibernate.
- Explain Servlet and JSP.
- Find the longest substring without duplicates in a string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Yelp Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
February 3, 2021
Pros: Flexible hours, good work-life balance
Cons: None that I can think of
5.0
First-tier Culture, Great place for growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 24, 2019
Pros: Even though Yelp is not a first-tier tech company compared to Google or Facebook, it does have the best engineering culture. Hackathons, offsites, snacks, and work-from-home policies are just a few examples (though there's no dining hall).
Managers care a lot about your growth. They are normally patient and willing to help. They will try their best to help you promote instead of suppressing you for higher productivity.
The average age is young, making it a great place for new grads and young engineers.
People are always nice and willing to help.
Cons: Location is not good for engineers with families. SF is an expensive place and not good for older people.
TC is not that competent compared to other companies but is quite generous on RSU.
5.0
Great Project, Great Atmosphere!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 24, 2020
Pros: Well-structured intern project and great atmosphere.
Cons: I don't have any cons in my opinion.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 3, 2021Pros: Flexible hours, good work-life balanceCons: None that I can think of
- 5.0First-tier Culture, Great place for growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 24, 2019Pros: Even though Yelp is not a first-tier tech company compared to Google or Facebook, it does have the best engineering culture. Hackathons, offsites, snacks, and work-from-home policies are just a few examples (though there's no dining hall). Managers care a lot about your growth. They are normally patient and willing to help. They will try their best to help you promote instead of suppressing you for higher productivity. The average age is young, making it a great place for new grads and young engineers. People are always nice and willing to help.Cons: Location is not good for engineers with families. SF is an expensive place and not good for older people. TC is not that competent compared to other companies but is quite generous on RSU.
- 5.0Great Project, Great Atmosphere!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 24, 2020Pros: Well-structured intern project and great atmosphere.Cons: I don't have any cons in my opinion.
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