Software Engineer New Grad Backend Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
The first step was an online assessment. It consisted of one question with 20 minutes available for completion. Not much preparation was required if you knew your stuff.
The second step was a video interview using Codility. The interviewer asked me to talk about myself, and then we proceeded to work on an algorithmic question.
The next and final step was an onsite interview with four different interviewers.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer New Grad Backend role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad Backend roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer New Grad Backend interview process in San Francisco, California.
Yelp Work Experiences
- 4.0A fine place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 25, 2024Pros: Yelp is an established company with average Bay Area pay. You won't get PIP'ed unless you're coasting.Cons: Yelp is a big company and moves slow. You will find red tape and disinterested leaders.
- 5.0Awesome place to work!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2014Pros: Yelp is a great place to work! This is my first internship, and all my coworkers have been very supportive. I've learned a ton. The pay is great. They really push for work-life balance (i.e., they actually want you to go home/go have fun after you've put in your 8 hours), and they plan lots of fun stuff for employees and interns.Cons: The free snacks are meh (so basically, there is very little I don't like about working here!).
- 5.0Good Culture, Shifting ProcessesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 7, 2017Pros: Yelp has set up best practices and an engineering culture. No blame policy.Cons: Conservative approach to product design Systems and methods are always in flux (how to use product management tools, seating arrangements, etc.).
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