Process
Referral by a former coworker led to contact by a Google Recruiter.
- Telephone interview (45 minutes) with the recruiter.
- Telephone interview (90 minutes) with a member of the hiring group.
- In-person, one-on-one interviews with the hiring group: 5 interviews, 45 minutes each, over two separate dates.
Questions
One fellow asked very specific questions about the exact syntax of bash commands and keywords.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 59 interview experiences for the Google Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
3%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral31%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Nice opportunity for a renewed job philosophy
Engineer • Current Employee
May 29, 2022
Pros: An open concept to recruit people for opportunities.
Cons: The language barrier is a little bit high.
5.0
Loved Google, Free Food
Engineer • Current Employee
New Delhi, Delhi, India
February 22, 2023
Pros: Enjoyed working at Google with free food.
Cons: No cons, it is a good organization.
5.0
Life's Work, Some Rules
Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
April 28, 2016
Pros: Anyone has to work for his/her life and family. Work is also one element to be social.
Cons: Could get tired. Have to obey some rules set by the company.
- 5.0Nice opportunity for a renewed job philosophyEngineer • Current EmployeeMay 29, 2022Pros: An open concept to recruit people for opportunities.Cons: The language barrier is a little bit high.
- 5.0Loved Google, Free FoodEngineer • Current EmployeeNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaFebruary 22, 2023Pros: Enjoyed working at Google with free food.Cons: No cons, it is a good organization.
- 5.0Life's Work, Some RulesEngineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaApril 28, 2016Pros: Anyone has to work for his/her life and family. Work is also one element to be social.Cons: Could get tired. Have to obey some rules set by the company.
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