Process
I applied online.
A recruiter contacted me to set up a one-hour interview.
The interview process was smooth, and the recruiters and interviewers were nice.
I passed the first step and moved on to the hiring committee decision process.
They informed me of their decision after quite some time, about five to six weeks.
Questions
Q1: We have a matrix of numbers. If we select a window inside the matrix, what would be the average of the numbers inside that window?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Google PhD Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their PhD Software 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 PhD Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Work, No Cons!Software Developer • Current EmployeeSouth West, United StatesMay 14, 2021Pros: Very nice environment to work.Cons: Cannot think of any cons.
- 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.
- 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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