Firmware Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
December 22, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was long and drawn out, and then no feedback was ever given. Each interviewer was late.
Learning about Google was interesting, though. If I were to try again, I would have to be really convinced it would be worth it.
Questions
How does multithreading work in an embedded system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google Firmware Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Firmware Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Google's Firmware Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to learn and grow
Firmware Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 20, 2025
Pros: Collaborative teams
Growth opportunities
Breakfast and Lunch provided
Cons: Difficult to get in the door.
Layoffs hurt morale.
It can become a grind if you let it.
5.0
Great Culture, No Cons
Firmware Engineer • Former Employee
February 16, 2025
Pros: Good, no much cons.
Very good culture.
Cons: No cons.
You work for more details.
4.0
Interesting Work, Corporate Shift
Firmware Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 19, 2024
Pros: - Work on some really interesting problems.
- Lots of opportunity to move internally.
- Googlieness is still emphasized.
- Top-tier benefits.
- Competitive salary.
Cons: Some organizations depend on overworking their staff.
Some teams have a lack of trust.
Upper management no longer listens to engineers.
Trending towards a more corporate/traditional business.
- 5.0Great place to learn and growFirmware Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 20, 2025Pros: Collaborative teams Growth opportunities Breakfast and Lunch providedCons: Difficult to get in the door. Layoffs hurt morale. It can become a grind if you let it.
- 5.0Great Culture, No ConsFirmware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Good, no much cons. Very good culture.Cons: No cons. You work for more details.
- 4.0Interesting Work, Corporate ShiftFirmware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 19, 2024Pros: - Work on some really interesting problems. - Lots of opportunity to move internally. - Googlieness is still emphasized. - Top-tier benefits. - Competitive salary.Cons: Some organizations depend on overworking their staff. Some teams have a lack of trust. Upper management no longer listens to engineers. Trending towards a more corporate/traditional business.
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