Process
The first round is a phone interview to ask about the fundamentals of a programming language. Then, there will be a virtual onsite with around 5 hours of interviews. Each session will focus on different aspects and skills, such as math, algorithms, and domain knowledge.
Questions
During the interview, the first session is about Python fundamentals. The second session is about solving a low-level design problem using Python.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 55 interview experiences for the Zoox Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Zoox's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zoox's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zoox Work Experiences
- 5.0best company everSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 28, 2023Pros: Freedom, knowledge sharing, collaborative, interesting.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 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.
- 2.0Would not recommendSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesJune 7, 2020Pros: Good pay and benefits. Cool office. Hard technical work.Cons: Cultural mess. Very little company direction. No long-term strategy that actually makes sense. Full of "bro" culture.
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