Process
I was contacted by a recruiter regarding a hardware engineering position. When I arrived for the interview, I was informed that it was actually a different job than the one described in the job description. That discrepancy didn't matter much, however, as the interviewer didn't ask completely relevant questions for the actual position. This was frustrating since I am more than qualified for the "real" job. Their loss!
I truly feel the interviewer didn't understand my background, which ultimately hurt my chances. It's important to ensure the interviewer understands your background early in the interview to help set their expectations.
Even though I didn't get past the phone screen, I do appreciate their very clear-cut process. The recruiter laid it out well.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Google Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Hardware Engineer 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 Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Fantastic place to work, tons of opportunitiesHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2015Pros: - Not being micromanaged. - Ability to take control of your own path. - Perks make it seem like a company actually cares about employees, with positive surprises all over the place. - Good funding opportunities for engineering projects.Cons: - It's already big, so it's difficult to contribute a large amount as a lower-level person. - Vacation days took a step back for the first few years; afterwards, it's better.
- 5.0Still a good place to work overallHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanFebruary 7, 2021Pros: Good benefits, work-life balance, care about individuals. Still a good company to work for.Cons: Company is growing rapidly. The original culture might be diluted.
- 5.0Great People, Gruelling HoursHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 23, 2016Pros: Amazing people and great perks.Cons: Occasionally gruelling work hours, but decent work-life balance.
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