Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
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An HR phone screen, with quick-fire questions ranging across all topics of Computer Science.
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A phone/Skype screen with more detailed questions ranging across all topics of Computer Science.
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On-site interviews (4 total): a. Three technical questions. These were not very difficult and were very Python-based, including a dictionary question, FizzBuzz, and a random number generator. b. Behavioral questions. These focused on team ethic and how to solve problems within a team.
Questions
Pick a random number from a weighted list based on weight.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 92 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer 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 interview process in San Francisco, California.
Yelp Work Experiences
- 3.0I just want to read other contentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 13, 2025Pros: Fully remote work is a plus.Cons: Things go south when they start hiring massively in CAN and EU.
- 5.0Great Balance, Bad StockSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 11, 2020Pros: Awesome work-life balance there.Cons: Stock performance is really bad there.
- 3.0Good Projects, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2022Pros: Work-life balance Cool projects OK salaryCons: Bad management. Not hiring in the US.
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