Process
HR called and asked some general questions on a large scale of computer science, including Linux commands, networking, databases, operating systems, programming languages, and so on. There were so many small questions that I could not remember them all.
Questions
Very, very detailed questions on Linux commands.
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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
1.0
Very bad experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 17, 2015
Pros: 1. Competitive salary
2. There are some really fantastic engineers
Cons: 1. Fear-driven work culture
2. Disillusioned leadership
3. Terrible work hours, zero work-life balance
4. No regular lunches like in other companies
1.0
Awful Company, Stingy Snacks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hamburg, Germany
January 17, 2023
Pros: Awful company. Do not work here.
Cons: It is a company that is very stingy with snacks.
5.0
Great Culture, Slow Promo
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 17, 2025
Pros: Great culture, really enjoying working here.
Cons: Slow promo. Other cons can depend on a team.
- 1.0Very bad experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 17, 2015Pros: 1. Competitive salary 2. There are some really fantastic engineersCons: 1. Fear-driven work culture 2. Disillusioned leadership 3. Terrible work hours, zero work-life balance 4. No regular lunches like in other companies
- 1.0Awful Company, Stingy SnacksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHamburg, GermanyJanuary 17, 2023Pros: Awful company. Do not work here.Cons: It is a company that is very stingy with snacks.
- 5.0Great Culture, Slow PromoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 17, 2025Pros: Great culture, really enjoying working here.Cons: Slow promo. Other cons can depend on a team.
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