Process
I only went through the first round of interviews, which consisted of two 30-45 minute phone interviews back-to-back with different Google employees.
Overall, the interviews went pretty well, and I thought my algorithms were correct and efficient, but I did not move on in the process.
Questions
Given a list of integers, find the smallest consecutive set of integers that sums up to a given number k.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Google Engineering Residency role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Engineering Residency roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineering Residency interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Food, Ambiance, Communication GoodSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeAmericana, United StatesJuly 30, 2023Pros: Food, ambiance, crowd, communication, guidelines.Cons: cons cons cons cons cons
- 4.0Pioneering Tech, Ad DependenceSooftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Innovation Leader – Google consistently pioneers cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud computing, search, and advertising. Strong Brand & Market Share – Its dominance in search (over 90% market share globally) gives it unmatched visibility and influence.Cons: Dependence on Ads – Over 75% of revenue still comes from advertising, making Google vulnerable to market shifts and regulatory changes. Privacy Concerns – Ongoing criticism and scrutiny over data collection and user privacy have damaged its public trust in some regions.
- 5.0Great Place, Big PressureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDbsaJune 1, 2021Pros: Nice work environment to be in.Cons: Lots of work pressure, as everything is on a large scale. :(
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