Process
It was an initial HR phone interview. I was not expecting a call; I thought there would be some scheduling.
I was asked about my software skills, including if I knew C/C++.
Questions
Do you know C/C++?
Or Python?
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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
5.0
Great Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 7, 2023
Pros: Culture, technology, forefront of innovation. Hands-down best autonomous vehicle technology in the US by miles and miles. Nobody else is even close.
Cons: None to note, mostly great.
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.
5.0
Fast-paced, Great Pay, Little Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 4, 2023
Pros: Good culture, good pay, moving fast.
Cons: Poor work-life balance, small company.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2023Pros: Culture, technology, forefront of innovation. Hands-down best autonomous vehicle technology in the US by miles and miles. Nobody else is even close.Cons: None to note, mostly great.
- 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.
- 5.0Fast-paced, Great Pay, Little BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 4, 2023Pros: Good culture, good pay, moving fast.Cons: Poor work-life balance, small company.
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