Software Engineer (Swe II) Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
April 17, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer was kind, but gave an ML question on a SWE interview during the first round of the online interview process. I was caught off guard and failed it pretty badly.
They do expect you to finish or somewhat finish their question, so don't waste too much time on planning and explaining.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Waymo Software Engineer (Swe II) role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Waymo's interview process for their Software Engineer (Swe II) roles in Sunnyvale, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Waymo's Software Engineer (Swe II) interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Waymo Work Experiences
4.0
Good Vibes, Young Team
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
February 26, 2025
Pros: Good vibes, most are young.
Cons: Looks good. Nothing on my side.
3.0
Fast, High Impact, Low Morale
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
April 28, 2024
Pros: Moves fast, high impact work.
Cons: Low morale. Lots of work.
1.0
Worthless Stocks, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 23, 2023
Pros: Access to partial Google perks. I cannot think of anything else.
Cons: Compensation: The stocks are worthless, so you only have base salary. The company's goal is not making revenue. It blows off every possibility of profitable business – L2&L3 and trucking – due to poor business decisions. It is working on L4 robotaxi only to satisfy someone's ego.
Work-life balance: The company implicitly expects you to work 100+ hours per week. You need to work on short-term projects all year with deadlines every 1-2 months. You will barely have a chance to sleep a week before each deadline.
Culture: Toxic. The company wants you to feel insecure so you work harder. And it's famous for really bad people managers.
- 4.0Good Vibes, Young TeamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2025Pros: Good vibes, most are young.Cons: Looks good. Nothing on my side.
- 3.0Fast, High Impact, Low MoraleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 28, 2024Pros: Moves fast, high impact work.Cons: Low morale. Lots of work.
- 1.0Worthless Stocks, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 23, 2023Pros: Access to partial Google perks. I cannot think of anything else.Cons: Compensation: The stocks are worthless, so you only have base salary. The company's goal is not making revenue. It blows off every possibility of profitable business – L2&L3 and trucking – due to poor business decisions. It is working on L4 robotaxi only to satisfy someone's ego. Work-life balance: The company implicitly expects you to work 100+ hours per week. You need to work on short-term projects all year with deadlines every 1-2 months. You will barely have a chance to sleep a week before each deadline. Culture: Toxic. The company wants you to feel insecure so you work harder. And it's famous for really bad people managers.
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