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Aeva interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10Based on 34 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Aeva: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Software EngineerEmbedded EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProject ManagerQA Engineer
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At a glance

4.7/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 57% of companies we track.
5
Role guides
34
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$185k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Aeva interview?

Aggregated from 34 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy24%
Medium64%
Hard12%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
32%about 1 in 3

About 1 in 3 candidates with a known outcome convert.

11 offers across 34 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
44%positive
Positive 44%Neutral 18%Negative 38%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Aeva actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
3D perception models
100%
QA Engineering
100%
Embedded Systems
100%
Coding Proficiency in C++
100%
Project Management (EPM/Program Management)
96%
LiDAR point clouds
96%
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
96%
Test Engineering
96%
Technical Program Management
95%
Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS)
93%
Python
93%
Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Aeva interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$125k-$245k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Embedded Engineer
$132k-$207k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Machine Learning Engineer
$40k-$641k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Project Manager
$108k-$225k
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QA Engineer
$132k-$238k
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04 · Compensation

What Aeva pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $185k
Level$0kTotal comp range$650kTotal
All levels
Base $40k-$641k
$40k-$641k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Aeva interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Aeva interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Aeva interviews as medium, based on 34 reported interviews. About 32% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Aeva pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Aeva ranges from roughly $40k to $641k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Aeva test in interviews?

Aeva interviews most often cover 3D perception models, QA Engineering, Embedded Systems, Coding Proficiency in C++, and Project Management (EPM/Program Management). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Aeva?

Dataford has interview guides for 5 roles at Aeva, including Embedded Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Project Manager, and QA Engineer, and more.

Is Aeva a good place to work?

Employees rate Aeva 3.4 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Aeva headquartered?

Aeva is headquartered in Mountain View, US.

06 · In their words

What people say about Aeva

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“The innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize driving.”
Software Engineer1.0
“Subpar management and frequent layoffs undermine the company's potential.”
Software Engineer1.0
“Candidates should be aware of the unstable management environment before joining.”
Software Engineer1.0
“Innovative technology is overshadowed by poor management and ongoing layoffs.”
Software Engineer1.0
07 · Keep prepping

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