Process
First, a phone interview with simple questions. Then, there will be 3-4 Skype interviews.
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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
Great group of people
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 8, 2014
Pros: The smartest engineers anywhere. Yelp hires only the top software engineers around. Great to be around such talent!
Cons: Work/life balance is sometimes difficult, but management is very understanding regarding time off.
4.0
Mostly Good, Some Not Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 6, 2024
Pros: Good stuff, good company, you know.
Cons: Some not so good stuff
5.0
Great culture and people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 2, 2023
Pros: - People are fantastic to work with; everyone is really nice and supportive.
- Great work-life balance. I have never felt overworked in 4 years and have not experienced burnout.
- Well-defined paths towards senior engineering or management.
- Profitable company, and not trying to do risky things, so job security is better.
Cons: Total compensation is about 20% lower than what I could get elsewhere.
- 4.0Great group of peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2014Pros: The smartest engineers anywhere. Yelp hires only the top software engineers around. Great to be around such talent!Cons: Work/life balance is sometimes difficult, but management is very understanding regarding time off.
- 4.0Mostly Good, Some Not GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 6, 2024Pros: Good stuff, good company, you know.Cons: Some not so good stuff
- 5.0Great culture and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 2, 2023Pros: - People are fantastic to work with; everyone is really nice and supportive. - Great work-life balance. I have never felt overworked in 4 years and have not experienced burnout. - Well-defined paths towards senior engineering or management. - Profitable company, and not trying to do risky things, so job security is better.Cons: Total compensation is about 20% lower than what I could get elsewhere.
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