Software Engineer (Web Developer) Interview Experience - Canada
February 3, 2015
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Reached out at conference for an initial 15-minute interview. The phone call did not include any technical questions. Was sent to an external website to answer several questions over half an hour. Questions included the usual kill signal and DNS questions.
Questions
Same anagram question that everyone else was given.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Yelp Software Engineer (Web Developer) role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Yelp's interview process for their Software Engineer (Web Developer) roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Yelp's Software Engineer (Web Developer) interview process in Canada.
Yelp Work Experiences
4.0
Fun Culture, Easy Tasks
Software Engineer (Web Developer) • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 27, 2014
Pros: This was an exciting experience. The training was quality, and the job had a very social environment. The upper-level management does its best to boost morale and keep its employees happy by providing food and a unique culture.
Cons: I didn't experience too many challenges.
2.0
I hate that Glassdoor is forcing me to do this
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 16, 2025
Pros: Generally good teammates, but not always.
Cons: Product feels dated. Leadership lacks courage to take risks.
Promotion is hard to come by. Basically, forget it.
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.
- 4.0Fun Culture, Easy TasksSoftware Engineer (Web Developer) • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 27, 2014Pros: This was an exciting experience. The training was quality, and the job had a very social environment. The upper-level management does its best to boost morale and keep its employees happy by providing food and a unique culture.Cons: I didn't experience too many challenges.
- 2.0I hate that Glassdoor is forcing me to do thisSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Generally good teammates, but not always.Cons: Product feels dated. Leadership lacks courage to take risks. Promotion is hard to come by. Basically, forget it.
- 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.
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