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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 1 question + 3 drills · ~38 min
Grid-Based C++ Problem SolvingHard
Tests your ability to implement an efficient algorithm for grid-based problems in C++.
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WaymoOptimize Slow SQL QueriesMedium
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Practice drillDemonstrate a PostgreSQL approach for optimizing a filtered aggregation query over related tables.
Subqueriesdatabase optimizationJoins
Boeing Intelligence & AnalyticsRRM Design & EngineeringWaymo
Boeing Intelligence & AnalyticsRRM Design & EngineeringWaymoCompare Rider Retention by Signup CohortHard
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Practice drillUse CTEs, joins, and date functions to compare month-1 retention across rider signup cohorts.
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LyftDidi ChuxingWaymoTop Daily Rides by VehicleMedium
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Practice drillRank the top 3 completed rides per vehicle per day using joins, a CTE, and ROW_NUMBER.
Window FunctionsJoinsData WranglingWaymo
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Behavioral & Leadership1 question · ~8 min
Your Research InterestsEasy
Tests alignment of your interests with the role and your ability to summarize your research background.
technical experienceself introductionWaymo
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