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Waymo·Product Manager·Hiring Manager Screen·Intermediate

Intermediate
Jul 2026

Summary

Short product sense screen at Waymo, just one question but it felt like they wanted to see how you think about real products, not just frameworks.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

Pick a website you use regularly. How would you improve it?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct Strategy
Author's notes

I went with Google Maps because I use it constantly and figured I'd have a lot to say.

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Suggested Approach

Choose a website you know deeply, ideally one with a clear product purpose and user base. Frame your improvement around a specific user problem and tie it to business impact, showing structured product thinking. Use a lightweight framework to diagnose, prioritize, and propose a solution.

Pro tip: Pick a website that is adjacent to Waymo's domain (e.g., a mapping, ride-hailing, or autonomous vehicle service) to demonstrate domain relevance and strategic thinking. Avoid trivial UI tweaks; focus on meaningful user or business outcomes.

1. Select and Define

Choose a website you use regularly and briefly state its core purpose and target users. Explain why you chose it (e.g., frequent use, clear pain point).

2. Identify a Problem

Describe a specific user pain point or unmet need you've observed. Support it with personal experience or data if possible.

3. Propose a Solution

Outline a concrete improvement that addresses the problem. Keep it focused and feasible, and explain how it works.

4. Prioritize and Justify

Explain why this improvement is worth doing now, using criteria like user impact, business value, and effort. Mention trade-offs.

5. Measure Success

Define metrics to evaluate the improvement (e.g., engagement, conversion, retention) and how you would iterate.

Key Points to Mention

  • User-centric problem identification
  • Business impact and alignment with company goals
  • Prioritization framework (e.g., RICE, impact/effort)
  • Feasibility and technical considerations
  • Metrics for success and iteration
  • Competitive differentiation or market context

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