Process
I didn't do well at the first Skype interview, but I received notice of the second interview after a week.
Questions
All questions are about the frontend, like what causes the internet to be so slow, etc.
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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
5.0
General review of the work-life at Yelp
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 31, 2021
Pros: - Very friendly team and environment.
- Flexible work time.
- Good work-life balance.
Cons: - Documentation might be a bit confusing.
4.0
Work-life balance and generally kind colleagues. On the flip side, the tempo is slow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 15, 2022
Pros: People here are very nice and generally switched on. The engineering practice is sound. Work-life balance is respected.
Cons: Decisions (engineering ones) are very conservative.
Product has lots of control over engineering.
Not particularly exhilarating.
4.0
Great group of people
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 8, 2014
Pros: The smartest engineers anywhere. Yelp hires only the top software engineers around. Great to be around such talent!
Cons: Work/life balance is sometimes difficult, but management is very understanding regarding time off.
- 5.0General review of the work-life at YelpSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 31, 2021Pros: - Very friendly team and environment. - Flexible work time. - Good work-life balance.Cons: - Documentation might be a bit confusing.
- 4.0Work-life balance and generally kind colleagues. On the flip side, the tempo is slowSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 15, 2022Pros: People here are very nice and generally switched on. The engineering practice is sound. Work-life balance is respected.Cons: Decisions (engineering ones) are very conservative. Product has lots of control over engineering. Not particularly exhilarating.
- 4.0Great group of peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2014Pros: The smartest engineers anywhere. Yelp hires only the top software engineers around. Great to be around such talent!Cons: Work/life balance is sometimes difficult, but management is very understanding regarding time off.
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