Process
Two rounds of web interviews were conducted.
The first round consisted of talking to a team leader about my general knowledge, followed by a Python test.
In the second round, I was interviewed by another software engineer who assumed I knew nothing about C++.
Questions
What's my experience with C++? I wasn't even asked about algorithms.
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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
Amazing Culture, Leadership, Wlb
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
August 1, 2022
Pros: Great WLB
Great Perks
Amazing culture
Amazing leadership
Cons: None that I can think of
5.0
Great company on the cutting edge
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
April 26, 2023
Pros: Great perks, cool office space, and challenging problems.
Cons: Being surrounded by very smart people all the time can make you feel bad.
5.0
Fun and challenging
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, CA
August 20, 2026
Pros: Great teammates and mission, and good benefits!
Cons: There are no cons really. The company is growing fast, so there are some growing pains with hiring and scaling.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Leadership, WlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesAugust 1, 2022Pros: Great WLB Great Perks Amazing culture Amazing leadershipCons: None that I can think of
- 5.0Great company on the cutting edgeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 26, 2023Pros: Great perks, cool office space, and challenging problems.Cons: Being surrounded by very smart people all the time can make you feel bad.
- 5.0Fun and challengingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, CAAugust 20, 2026Pros: Great teammates and mission, and good benefits!Cons: There are no cons really. The company is growing fast, so there are some growing pains with hiring and scaling.
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