Process
The interview process consisted of:
- 1 round of Machine Learning
- 2 rounds of LeetCode
- 1 round of Behavioral
The technical rounds involved data structures like dictionaries and trees. The Machine Learning interview focused on model design. The Behavioral round assessed past experience.
Overall, it was a very standard process, but they take a long time to provide feedback. They also awkwardly call for rejections.
Questions
Describe how to design a video recommendation system.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google ML SWE role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their ML SWE roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Google's ML SWE interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
3.0
Pros and Cons
ML SWE • Former Employee
Berlin, Germany
May 7, 2025
Pros: Most co-workers are friendly and bright.
Cons: Bad corporate culture and lack of transparency
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.
- 3.0Pros and ConsML SWE • Former EmployeeBerlin, GermanyMay 7, 2025Pros: Most co-workers are friendly and bright.Cons: Bad corporate culture and lack of transparency
- 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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