Is Yelp a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at Yelp have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 33 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Yelp employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at Yelp now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at Yelp .

Does Yelp pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Yelp with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 17.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at Yelp.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at Yelp?

75% of Senior Software Developer employees at Yelp would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 16% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated Yelp with a 4.8 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Yelp?

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What are the pros of working at Yelp according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and perfect for highly motivated outbound sellers or people who respond to high energy management." ((in 617 reviews)); "the people there are great and it looks good to have Yelp on your resume." ((in 505 reviews)); "Something that is so great about working here is the culture and investment the managers actually have in your life." ((in 469 reviews)); "Great training and very thorough." ((in 267 reviews)); "Not to mention they do not let you work more than 40 hours a week so the work/life balance is great." ((in 227 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Yelp according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not enough resources" ((in 341 reviews)); "Managers and Directors for the life of theirs do not admit there are better territories to call 2 than others." ((in 315 reviews)); "I don't understand how they expect people to survive off such a low salary." ((in 152 reviews)); "The recruiter is lying when they tell you that you will make commission your first year." ((in 100 reviews)); "It is insanely structured and it is very clear that upper management does not trust their employees to act as responsible adults" ((in 55 reviews))

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Yelp Senior Software Developer reviews

4.1

75% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Jeremy Stoppelman

99% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Work/Life balance

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Yelp with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Yelp is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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33 reviews

3.0

Jan 31, 2023

Not bad, but not worth

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WLB is good. Free entrance to museum.

Cons

less payment, and critical political competition.

Yelp Response

We appreciate your feedback, and we are so glad to hear that you felt empowered and encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance during your time on our team. We know how important it is for folks to take time away from their desks to relax and recharge, and it's great to know that you found that here. We strive to offer world-class benefits to our employees and focus on total compensation. This includes stock incentives, cash bonuses, 401(k) matching, and employer-paid insurance to name a few. All told, our compensation package is very competitive in all of our markets and is based on what our employees value most - total rewards. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you the very best in your next role!

5.0

Nov 24, 2022

Professional & Friendly working Environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional & Friendly working Environment Business Model Supports Local and Small Businesses

Cons

Working Stack has some legacy technologies

Yelp Response

Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so thrilled to hear that you're having a five-star experience on our team. The people here at Yelp truly make it an awesome place to work, and we are so glad you have seen that here during your experience. It's also so great to know that you feel connected to our mission of connecting people with great local businesses. Thank you again for your feedback, and keep up the great work. We're lucky to have you here at Yelp!

5.0

Oct 28, 2022

They actually trust their engineers!

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They really support your growth and honestly want to invest in their employees. They care about not overworking you and really want their employees to develop a community.

Cons

Sometimes trusting engineers can lead to issues with quality that no one wants to address.

Yelp Response

Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you're having a five-star experience on our team. We truly value each and every one of our employees, and we are so glad that you feel that support when it comes to the work you're doing and the environment you're doing it in. We know the importance of feeling connected with the folks you work alongside, and it's great to hear that you feel supported in developing those relationships.

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