First step is a timed technical challenge through Hackerrank. You only have 30 minutes to complete the challenge, after which the assignment is automatically locked and your answer is submitted.
Second step is a live coding challenge with a developer through Hackerrank. They present you with an algorithmic problem and you are tasked with solving the problem. They provide some guidance as you go through the problem.
Following that you may be invited to a longer 'onsite' interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical whiteboard algorithm question that involves searching and sorting.
Leetcode style interview online via link, then a 1 on 1 technical interview with a lead developer also online where you can ask questions about the role and working at yelp, later more in depth technical tests and finally references and psicological tests.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about the project you are the most proud of, why do you want to work at yelp
Very intense. 4 back to back 45 minute interviews. One behaviour and four technical interviews.
Nice people but got the vibe everyone was happy with the work as it wasn’t too challenging.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Yelp (Toronto, ON) in May 2025
Interview
Around 3 different rounds with a mix of behavioural and technical. Last round features on-site which lasts the whole day, where there are 2 dsa rounds, 1 system design round and 1 recruiter round to end the day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk us through one project you have done, and some of the challenges you encountered while working on this project
