Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
The recruiter contacted me, saying how perfect I am for the role, and set up a technical interview.
During the interview, the interviewer didn't bother to ask anything related to my resume and experience. He started by asking questions about how Python differs from other languages, how Python is a dynamic language, what multithreading is, and more basic OOPS concepts.
Basically, you can answer these basic questions by Googling them. These are things you learn in CS 101, not to be asked for a Senior Engineer role. The interviewer was cold and unhelpful throughout.
He gave a coding exercise and kept suggesting I use more OOPS concepts rather than making the code work.
Questions
How is Python different from other languages?
What is dynamically typed?
What is encapsulation?
What is polymorphism?
Design an airline ticketing system.
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Interview Statistics
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Zoox's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Zoox Work Experiences
- 1.0Garbage tech, and we know itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 28, 2025Pros: Money is good. WFH bulls hit job. Perfect if you want to coast for a few years.Cons: Our tech is going nowhere, and we all know it. You'll have to pretend like this job matters.
- 5.0Best company ever!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2025Pros: I really liked working here. The culture is great. Smart people.Cons: Can be long hours. Not high pay.
- 5.0Great People, Tough HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 1, 2025Pros: Great people to work with.Cons: Long hours and difficult work.
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