Process
Several helper functions were provided, and I was asked to fill in the rest.
I successfully implemented the brute-force solution but struggled with the optimal one. The optimal solution involves a named algorithm in computer science, which was significantly more difficult than expected for an interview setting.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 39 interview experiences for the Waymo Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
3%
Pass Rate
Waymo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral21%
Negative41%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Waymo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Waymo Work Experiences
4.0
Good place to learn things, but not a good place to make money
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 3, 2024
Pros: You have a lot of learning experience.
Cons: Not a good place to make money; WLB is pretty bad.
4.0
Being a software engineer at Waymo
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
May 26, 2021
Pros: Great technology, nice and professional people, a lot to learn and explore.
Cons: Pre-profit, uncertain overall compensation, requires domain knowledge, and is hard to promote.
5.0
Amazing place, great mission!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 13, 2023
Pros: Great work on a challenging mission.
Cons: Slow and risky industry under current macro-economic conditions.
- 4.0Good place to learn things, but not a good place to make moneySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 3, 2024Pros: You have a lot of learning experience.Cons: Not a good place to make money; WLB is pretty bad.
- 4.0Being a software engineer at WaymoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 26, 2021Pros: Great technology, nice and professional people, a lot to learn and explore.Cons: Pre-profit, uncertain overall compensation, requires domain knowledge, and is hard to promote.
- 5.0Amazing place, great mission!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 13, 2023Pros: Great work on a challenging mission.Cons: Slow and risky industry under current macro-economic conditions.
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