The interview process includes short essay responses submitted with your resume, followed by two consecutive 45-minute interviews. Both interviews focus on technical questions.
While the questions are not overly complicated—certainly not to the level of a typical software engineering internship—they are looking for smart individuals who have a strong grasp of their subject matter.
It is important to review your computer science courses and understand fundamental concepts. However, do not expect extremely difficult LeetCode-style problems to appear.
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Google Engineering Practicum role in Canada.
Google's interview process for their Engineering Practicum roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineering Practicum interview process in Canada.