Engineering Resident Interview Experience - United States
June 8, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview consisted of two 45-minute, back-to-back phone calls. You will answer LeetCode-style questions over Google Docs. Study data structures and algorithms on LeetCode, and you will do well.
Questions
Study LeetCode
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Google Engineering Resident role in United States.
Success Rate
45%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Engineering Resident roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive73%
Neutral18%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineering Resident interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Interesting program, depends on your needs
Engineering Resident • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 24, 2021
Pros: Experience different teams.
Supported ramp-up.
Wonderful support network – easy to meet folks and make friends.
Cons: Underpaid
1 year "audition"
Lack of understanding by other coworkers about what the program is.
5.0
Google's Engineering Residency: A Great Entry-Level Path for Software Engineers
Engineering Resident • Current Employee
August 9, 2020
Pros: Exposure to different teams on multiple rotations,
8 weeks of valuable training,
Strong sense of community.
Cons: 1-year contract (with likely subsequent conversion to full-time, given you've performed well).
4.0
Pioneering Tech, Ad Dependence
Sooftware Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: 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.
- 4.0Interesting program, depends on your needsEngineering Resident • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 24, 2021Pros: Experience different teams. Supported ramp-up. Wonderful support network – easy to meet folks and make friends.Cons: Underpaid 1 year "audition" Lack of understanding by other coworkers about what the program is.
- 5.0Google's Engineering Residency: A Great Entry-Level Path for Software EngineersEngineering Resident • Current EmployeeAugust 9, 2020Pros: Exposure to different teams on multiple rotations, 8 weeks of valuable training, Strong sense of community.Cons: 1-year contract (with likely subsequent conversion to full-time, given you've performed well).
- 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.
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