# Design an elevator. — Aced (formerly Exponent)

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# Design an elevator.

We provide interview-preparation questions, interview experiences, courses, and AI practice through Aced (formerly Exponent). This question is categorized as **Product Design** and is intended as an interview prompt: **“Think big and be creative.”**

## Question details

- **Roles:** [Product Manager](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=pm) — 4; [Software Engineer](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=swe) — 2; [Technical Program Manager](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=tpm)
- **Companies:** [Google](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=google) — 4; [Amazon](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=amazon) — 2; [MongoDB](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=mongodb); [Microsoft](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=microsoft)
- **Category:** [Product Design](https://www.aced.io/questions?type=product-design)
- **Reported last asked:** 4 months ago
- **Saved by:** 47 users

Detailed company statistics for this question are available through [Upgrade](https://www.aced.io/upgrade?src=questions).

## Interview experiences

Two interview experiences are associated with this question:

1. [MongoDB — Software Engineer — Mid Level / L4](https://www.aced.io/experiences/mongodb-software-engineer-interview-5cb01c), reported 4 months ago:

   > “The overall interview process was smooth and well organized. The interviewers were friendly and explained the role clearly. I felt comfortable answering most of the questions, although a few technical or situational questions were more challenging than I expected.”

2. **Amazon — Software Engineer — Entry Level / L3**, reported 3 years ago:

   > “It was really good as they do seem to care about interview and i had a great time discussing with the interviewer.”

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