I applied through university. I interviewed at Yahoo (San Diego, CA)
Interview
Met with Yahoo at my college career fair. Later was invited for 3 rounds of technical interviews on campus. Overall the interview process was fine. They let me know they would be in touch with me in a week to follow up on my result. 1 month later no word. I e-mailed the recruiter following up, no reply. 2 months later still nothing from Yahoo. Not getting an offer is fine, it is understandable. However when a candidate invests 3 hours of their time to interview with a company it is the most basic courtesy to follow up. Based on my interview experience and the news of the disarray within this organization in retrospect I would not want to work for this company. It seems like the Yahoo ship is slowly making its way to the bottom of the ocean.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic algorithm and data structure questions. Stuff you can find on Leetcode and any interview prep book.
The selection process will consist of two rounds:
1. Online Coding Round – A technical assessment focused on your core tech stack.
2. Hiring Manager Interview (Online) – A virtual interview with the hiring manager to discuss technical depth, problem-solving approach, and alignment with the role.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Yahoo
Interview
The hiring manager did not show up at our originally scheduled meeting time. We rescheduled. The HM name dropped a bunch of big tech companies that they worked for in the past. It felt like the HM was hoping for me to provide a similar list of familiar brand names ... which was odd considering their supposed desire for more startup-y people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenging project that you worked on.
The process was expected compared to most comparable jobs. Demonstrate and know your coding and you will do fine. The interview was fair and the hiring managers were all tech savvy. I accepted a different development position with another company a few days after the interview. It was a good experience overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your time management strategy for meeting project time goals.