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Yelp Backend Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Yelp Backend Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 9 questions · ~78 min
Shortest Path in Weighted GraphHard
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Use Dijkstra’s algorithm with a priority queue to find the shortest path in a weighted graph with non-negative edges.

shortest pathAlgorithmsGraphsYelp
Most Similar Places FunctionMedium

Assesses similarity search logic using location and category features.

Yelp
Parse and Filter Large DatasetsMedium

Evaluates data processing efficiency and correctness for large inputs.

data parsingfilteringYelp
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System Design17 questions · ~147 min
Design a URL Shortening ServiceHard

Design a URL shortening service that routes, ranks, and monitors links at scale.

Feature StoreModel ServingYelp
User Data Download SystemHard

Evaluates backend design for large exports, storage, and asynchronous delivery.

data managementYelp
Restaurant Reservations SystemMedium

Evaluates system design for scheduling, availability, and booking workflows.

system designYelp
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Behavioral & Leadership10 questions · ~86 min
Growing a Junior EngineerMedium

Tests mentorship through hands-on coaching, feedback, and ownership for improving team capability with measurable results.

MentorshipLeadershipteam growthYelp
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More topics1 question · ~9 min
Describe a ProjectEasy

Tests your ability to communicate impact, tradeoffs, and technical depth in a project story.

RoadmappingScope ManagementYelp
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