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Waters Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.5 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
63.6% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Waters.

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Software Engineer Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding

It wasn't too bad. The interviewer asked questions concerning java basics, such as what a hash map is, an example of its application. He also asked for the difference between a method and a function, as well as the principle of OOP.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you explain what a hash map is and provide an example of its application?
  • What's the difference between a method and a function?
  • Can you describe the principles of OOP?
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Software Engineer

Engineering

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

A recruiter from their Manchester, UK office reached out via a call and video conference. This was followed by 3 separate video sessions, one of which included their Sr Director. After all this, I followed up for an update, but everyone ghosted me, making it seem like they never existed. I would have preferred to get a rejection letter instead.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are my motivations for joining TA instruments?
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Software Developer

Engineering

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding

First, there was a phone chat about my background and the company. After that, I went in person for some general questions and then a tech interview covering core concepts. They also gave me a tour of the place.

Confirmed questions7 questions
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Can you talk about your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Tell us about your strengths.

Waters Software Engineer Interview Questions

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Could you explain what a hash map is and provide an example of its application?

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What tools or websites do you typically consult when you encounter a coding challenge?

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Can you describe the most severe bug you've ever introduced?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 11 Waters interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 39.3%
Behavioral 32.1%
Coding 25%
System Design 3.6%

Interview difficulty

Easy 18.2%
Average 81.8%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Negative 36.4%
Positive 63.6%