Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
Some interviewers are good while some are not. They expected you to state pros vs. cons on your solution. Some interviewers are really quite during the interview. You have to push the interview process on your own.
Questions
The coding question is not the LeetCode-style question. The coding problems are more akin to real-world application scenarios.
Remember the function names commonly used in the language (the ones they expect you to know).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Waymo Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
Waymo's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Waymo's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Waymo Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Engineers, Stock LimitsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 22, 2023Pros: You are working with very good engineers.Cons: You cannot sell private stocks.
- 5.0Fantastic goal and processSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2023Pros: There is no more exciting technology to be working on, and Waymo is doing it "the right way". Safety above all else.Cons: Being dependent on a hardware platform means a long lead-time for feature development.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandOctober 30, 2025Pros: - Interesting project - Work with Alphabet's technologies and people - Great benefits - High compensation packageCons: Don't see at this time.
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