Process
The process was smooth. I received the online challenge in about 2 days and the first phone interview very soon.
For the first phone screen, the interviewee was very nice. But I did not do a good job.
Questions
Just the general coding part.
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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 People, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 5, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance. People are really good. I love working here.
Cons: Slow career growth, even when asked.
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.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 6, 2021
Pros: Lots of opportunities to grow.
Lots of freedom.
Great work-life balance.
Cons: Coworkers leaving is hurting morale.
Slow projects.
- 5.0Great People, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. People are really good. I love working here.Cons: Slow career growth, even when asked.
- 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.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 6, 2021Pros: Lots of opportunities to grow. Lots of freedom. Great work-life balance.Cons: Coworkers leaving is hurting morale. Slow projects.
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