Process
It started with a phone interview where the HR asked about general knowledge of database systems, and then a coding challenge followed. The coding challenge was hard for me, but the interviewer was quite kind, offering me some clues on how to solve the problem.
Questions
How to solve a crossword puzzle-like problem: find all the possible words.
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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
Great Project, Great Atmosphere!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 24, 2020
Pros: Well-structured intern project and great atmosphere.
Cons: I don't have any cons in my opinion.
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.
3.0
The manager is so bad
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 19, 2021
Pros: No peer pressure, free snacks.
Cons: Bad manager culture; no clear growth path.
- 5.0Great Project, Great Atmosphere!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 24, 2020Pros: Well-structured intern project and great atmosphere.Cons: I don't have any cons in my opinion.
- 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.
- 3.0The manager is so badSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 19, 2021Pros: No peer pressure, free snacks.Cons: Bad manager culture; no clear growth path.
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