Process
The interview started with some questions about system design and query optimization. Then, there was a coding test. The coding test was not very hard, and the interviewer didn't run the code. However, he asked about complexity and some explanations.
Questions
Some questions about database principles and system design.
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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
Would recommend for a New Grad
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 7, 2018
Pros: - Great work/life balance.
- Incredible engineering culture-wise: everyone I've worked with is both very kind and supportive, and an amazing engineer.
- Great learning environment for a new grad or junior engineer.
- Getting to work on high-impact and high-visibility projects as a new grad.
Cons: - Unclear road-map for growth for more experienced engineers
- Compensation not competitive
- Slow to improve on large tech-debt items
- A lot of the new managers are very "meh"
4.0
Good for the beginning of a career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 25, 2021
Pros: Fun engineering culture makes work enjoyable.
Cons: There are a lot of hoops to walk through as a developer.
4.0
Good Career Starting Point
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 13, 2020
Pros: - Great culture
- Good work-life balance
- Ergonomic tech stack
Cons: - Not enough senior engineers
- Company direction
- 4.0Would recommend for a New GradSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 7, 2018Pros: - Great work/life balance. - Incredible engineering culture-wise: everyone I've worked with is both very kind and supportive, and an amazing engineer. - Great learning environment for a new grad or junior engineer. - Getting to work on high-impact and high-visibility projects as a new grad.Cons: - Unclear road-map for growth for more experienced engineers - Compensation not competitive - Slow to improve on large tech-debt items - A lot of the new managers are very "meh"
- 4.0Good for the beginning of a careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 25, 2021Pros: Fun engineering culture makes work enjoyable.Cons: There are a lot of hoops to walk through as a developer.
- 4.0Good Career Starting PointSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 13, 2020Pros: - Great culture - Good work-life balance - Ergonomic tech stackCons: - Not enough senior engineers - Company direction
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