Process
I've been asked questions about my recent projects and technical questions out of the usual grab bag.
The coding interview was about words that should be grouped whether they are anagrams. This question can be found on this site.
Questions
Implement this anagram grouping algorithm with a running time of O(n).
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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
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.
3.0
A great place to start a software engineering career, and that's about it
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 27, 2021
Pros: Autonomy and work-life balance
Cons: Management, growth opportunities, and an inexperienced engineering organization.
4.0
Good Company, No Cafe Food
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
August 20, 2025
Pros: Good company to work for.
Cons: No food in the cafe.
- 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.
- 3.0A great place to start a software engineering career, and that's about itSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 27, 2021Pros: Autonomy and work-life balanceCons: Management, growth opportunities, and an inexperienced engineering organization.
- 4.0Good Company, No Cafe FoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomAugust 20, 2025Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: No food in the cafe.
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