Jr. Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
May 20, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round involved stat tests and online coding. The second round was a live coding interview with a Google engineer. There may have been another coding interview if I had passed. I failed to pass the second round.
Questions
Coding question on the birthday candle problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google Jr. Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Jr. Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Jr. Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Innovative, Overwhelming Exposure
Jr. Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 7, 2025
Pros: As a junior, working at Google provides great exposure to innovative projects.
Cons: It can feel overwhelming at times.
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.
4.0
Exploring Unknown, Occasional Inconvenience
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Usab, United States
September 11, 2024
Pros: Learn, exchange culture, and explore the unknown.
Cons: It may cause inconvenience to some people.
- 4.0Innovative, Overwhelming ExposureJr. Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: As a junior, working at Google provides great exposure to innovative projects.Cons: It can feel overwhelming at times.
- 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.
- 4.0Exploring Unknown, Occasional InconvenienceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeUsab, United StatesSeptember 11, 2024Pros: Learn, exchange culture, and explore the unknown.Cons: It may cause inconvenience to some people.
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