Software Engineer Interview Experience - California, Maryland
March 3, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks.
Live C++ coding round focused on problem solving, data structures, and core language fundamentals. No behavioral questions. Emphasis on clean syntax, edge cases, time complexity, and writing correct, compilable code under time pressure.
Questions
LeetCode question: greedy algorithm
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Waymo Software Engineer role in California, Maryland.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Waymo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in California, Maryland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Waymo's Software Engineer interview process in California, Maryland.
Waymo Work Experiences
5.0
Exciting place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 14, 2021
Pros: Lots of learning opportunities and exciting projects.
Cons: Uncertain future, but that's to be expected with the industry.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 21, 2025
Pros: Free Waymo rides is the best perk ever.
Cons: The research team is mostly remote.
5.0
Great work culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
November 13, 2024
Pros: - Great culture
- Decent comp
- Decent WLB
Cons: - Uncertain IPO timeline
- Things can get busy before launches
- 5.0Exciting place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 14, 2021Pros: Lots of learning opportunities and exciting projects.Cons: Uncertain future, but that's to be expected with the industry.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Free Waymo rides is the best perk ever.Cons: The research team is mostly remote.
- 5.0Great work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesNovember 13, 2024Pros: - Great culture - Decent comp - Decent WLBCons: - Uncertain IPO timeline - Things can get busy before launches
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