Yelp, Inc operates a platform for discovering and connecting with local businesses of all types, from restaurants and boutiques to salons, dentists, mechanics and plumbers. Founded in 2004, the company reports more than 265 million rich, local reviews contributed by users, which form the data foundation for its search and discovery services across the consumer-facing web and mobile applications.
Its technical work spans artificial intelligence, machine learning and online review platforms. The company describes continuous innovation in AI-powered features and machine learning applications intended to change how people discover, connect with and transact with local businesses. Engineering efforts are directed at local search and discovery, as well as consumer-facing web and mobile products used across verticals including restaurants, retail, healthcare and home services.
Yelp is a remote-first company with a global presence. Its stated core values are to be tenacious, play well with others, be unboring, protect the source and be authentic, and it describes its mission as creating meaningful connections between consumers and local businesses, with consumer trust as the foundation of the platform.
