Process
The first HR phone interview included a series of short, knowledge-based technical questions that were previously mentioned, as well as questions about why I was interested in Yelp and my general interests.
The second interview was conducted over Skype and focused on past projects, followed by a coding problem.
At the end of the interview, I was given the opportunity to ask some questions.
Questions
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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
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Yelp Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 14, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance. Coworkers are nice. Company cares about diversity.Cons: Pay is far from competitive. Laid off 1/3 of the company during the COVID pandemic. Doesn't push the envelope; there is no room for innovation. Engineering management is too inexperienced. PMs, Designers, and Engineers don't stay here long.
- 5.0Really amazing company, very relaxed and nice cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 9, 2024Pros: Amazing culture. Remote. Super highly recommended. Really good pay.Cons: None really, but may feel a bit less ambitious at times.
- 3.0Nice work-life balance and work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 17, 2024Pros: - Great people - Great culture - Great SLBCons: Sometimes things we build might need better direction. Low comp.
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