Process
Phone screen interview with an employee.
First, introduce yourself and go over the resume really quickly.
Then, open the HankRank and do the coding problem.
Although I finished the coding problem, I still failed the interview. I'm really confused.
Questions
Asked one algorithm question and solved it with backtracking.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral31%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Yelp Work Experiences
5.0
Fast and smart
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 30, 2015
Pros: Some really smart people around. Elite schools, and elite engineers. Great compensation, good hike structure, great growth opportunities. Great insurance.
Cons: Stock price is volatile. Not good for the heart.
Needs more investment in app UI. Lots of time to transition features from www to mobile.
3.0
Chill work life
Software Developer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
March 23, 2023
Pros: So much free time to do on anything.
Cons: Not much to learn professionally.
5.0
A good company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
April 4, 2025
Pros: Very good work-life balance.
Cons: There is no con working here.
- 5.0Fast and smartSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2015Pros: Some really smart people around. Elite schools, and elite engineers. Great compensation, good hike structure, great growth opportunities. Great insurance.Cons: Stock price is volatile. Not good for the heart. Needs more investment in app UI. Lots of time to transition features from www to mobile.
- 3.0Chill work lifeSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 23, 2023Pros: So much free time to do on anything.Cons: Not much to learn professionally.
- 5.0A good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 4, 2025Pros: Very good work-life balance.Cons: There is no con working here.
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