Process
The process was quite fluid.
It began with a coding challenge, followed by a phone interview.
Next, there were on-site interviews (four in total).
These four interviews covered standard technical, system design, and behavioral topics.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 280 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral44%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Yelp Work Experiences
4.0
Never Bored, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 16, 2016
Pros: Co-workers are young and active.
Lots of brainstorm lunches and interesting learning groups.
You'll never get bored of your work.
Cons: Not very good compensation and benefits compared to other medium-sized companies.
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
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 2, 2020
Pros: Supportive Management: Listen to employees and be transparent.
Cons: Should have better benefits, like 401k contribution, etc.
- 4.0Never Bored, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2016Pros: Co-workers are young and active. Lots of brainstorm lunches and interesting learning groups. You'll never get bored of your work.Cons: Not very good compensation and benefits compared to other medium-sized companies.
- 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
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 2, 2020Pros: Supportive Management: Listen to employees and be transparent.Cons: Should have better benefits, like 401k contribution, etc.
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