Process
I applied online and three weeks later, a recruiter contacted me to schedule an interview.
The interviews consisted of two 45-minute phone calls. A shared Google Doc was used as a whiteboard for the coding questions.
Recommendation: Buy a headset to facilitate the coding portion while on the phone.
Questions
I signed an NDA, so I can't really reveal the questions.
Just remember that HashMaps exist and they have O(1) lookup time.
They were all algorithm design questions, with no behavioral questions or chatting. Both of my interviewers went straight to the point and started the coding questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 120 interview experiences for the Google Engineering Practicum role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Engineering Practicum roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineering Practicum interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Supportive, Cohesive, and a Great ExperienceEngineering Practicum • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 2, 2015Pros: I got to work with a fabulous team with excellent dynamics, doing interesting work. The support for interns was definitely there. The perks were out of this world, and almost anyone was open to reaching out and grabbing a cup of coffee with.Cons: You can end up feeling like an extremely minuscule part of the company because it is so large. I was definitely lucky and got a team that was top-notch and extremely welcoming to interns, but others might not be so fortunate. While my team dynamic was great, some other interns had less ideal experiences. Being at this internship can definitely spoil you for other places.
- 5.0Google SWE InternshipEngineering Practicum • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 14, 2021Pros: - Good salary - Friendly teams - Great cultureCons: - The intern project is often separate from the team's project.
- 5.0Tiring But Highly RecommendEngineering Practicum • Current EmployeeMay 22, 2022Pros: Ni recommend it to others.Cons: Can be very tiring at times.
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