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← Waymo

Mid Full-stack at Waymo

Full-stackMidWithdrew◆ Commonly asked· 2025

A mid fullstack loop. Fundamentals mattered as much as getting to an answer.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Word break.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #dp#string
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  • Pacific Atlantic water flow.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #dfs#grid
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  • Course Schedule II.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #graph#topo-sort
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02

Round 02 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Build a "Wordle" clone with keyboard input.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #react#state
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  • Build a star-rating component (controlled + accessible).
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #react#a11y
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03

Round 03 · 1 question

Low-Level Design

Object-oriented / low-level design of a focused module.

  • Design classes for a parking lot.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #oop#design-patterns
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain the CAP theorem with a practical example.
    MidHard◆ Commonly asked
    #distributed
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  • Explain memoization: useMemo, useCallback and React.memo.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #react#perf
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  • How does HTTPS/TLS establish a secure connection?
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #networking#security
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05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Describe a disagreement on a code review and how it ended.
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
    #conflict#star
  • How do you get up to speed on an unfamiliar codebase?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
    #learning

Practice each round across every company

  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • Low-Level Design
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.