Resident Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
I was contacted by the recruiter. She set up a call with two back-to-back Google Hangout calls with the engineers. I thought I did horribly, as I wasn't able to write up the code in the given time. I was only able to identify that it was a BFS problem and what data structure would be most efficient.
Somehow, I made it to the next round and had another Google Hangout call with a different engineer. This time, I was able to solve the problem and improve it.
I got rejected a few days later. The whole process, until I got rejected, took a month.
Questions
BFS and linked list problems.
LeetCode medium difficulty.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Google Resident Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Resident 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 Resident Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 3.0Great Pay, Smart But Intense ColleaguesResident Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 18, 2020Pros: Excellent workplace and high pay.Cons: Too many geniuses nearby you.
- 4.0Great Culture, Amazing BenefitsResident Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesFebruary 14, 2017Pros: Great work culture and team. Amazing benefits.Cons: Would like a full-time job.
- 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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