Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - India
August 14, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was virtual, with two Heads of Department conducting it. The process was quick, but the technical questions were in-depth, requiring a thorough knowledge of the technology.
Questions
Basics of your previous organization.
Questions about your previous organization.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Google Senior Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive74%
Neutral20%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Senior Software Engineer interview process in India.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Great Projects, Small Office
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Irvine, California, United States
November 30, 2016
Pros: Great pay and perks.
Some very interesting projects to work on that can have a major impact.
Opportunity to improve yourself through training and interaction with world-class colleagues.
Cons: The Crown Jewels are at the main campus in Mountain View. There aren't as many opportunities for great projects at smaller offices.
5.0
Great Wlb, Slow Promotions
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 29, 2023
Pros: Very good work-life balance.
Stable job.
Cons: Below average pay.
Slow promotion.
2.0
Culture shift lost focus on growth mindset
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 17, 2024
Pros: Awesome perks and benefits.
You get to meet amazing people.
Cons: Budget and politics for promotions.
The Recent Grad system is unfair.
People want to build cool stuff and don't care about efficiency.
Long gone are the days of innovation and the 80/20 rule to motivate employees towards it.
- 5.0Great Projects, Small OfficeSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2016Pros: Great pay and perks. Some very interesting projects to work on that can have a major impact. Opportunity to improve yourself through training and interaction with world-class colleagues.Cons: The Crown Jewels are at the main campus in Mountain View. There aren't as many opportunities for great projects at smaller offices.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Slow PromotionsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 29, 2023Pros: Very good work-life balance. Stable job.Cons: Below average pay. Slow promotion.
- 2.0Culture shift lost focus on growth mindsetSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 17, 2024Pros: Awesome perks and benefits. You get to meet amazing people.Cons: Budget and politics for promotions. The Recent Grad system is unfair. People want to build cool stuff and don't care about efficiency. Long gone are the days of innovation and the 80/20 rule to motivate employees towards it.
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