Process
The interview included a mix of coding and behavioral questions designed to weed out individuals who lack the necessary knowledge. Overall, it was par for the course. Practice your algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 168 interview experiences for the Google Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral24%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Google's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
I like it
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 30, 2017
Pros: Free food is good, and great colleagues go a long way.
Cons: Things are slower than in a small startup.
1.0
Arrogance in the air.
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
June 13, 2008
Pros: It's famous, it's been "best employer" for 2 years now!
Cons: Lots!
1. We only say that we have free food and all other crap. How does it help me as a person?
2. Peers are arrogant. I have seen, like Stanford etc. are great (PS: I am from Stanford too though), but the general attitude around is like every other place is bad.
3. The recruitment process is not good. Though I did get in due to my background, I don't think they see skillsets; they see only background.
4. An air of arrogance.
5. Too competitive -- good for people who have nothing better in life except work! (Yes, sort of geeks... and geeks suck, isn't it?)
3.0
Good Food Sometimes, Not Always
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
August 24, 2020
Pros: Good food all year round
Cons: Not such great food at other times.
- 5.0I like itSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2017Pros: Free food is good, and great colleagues go a long way.Cons: Things are slower than in a small startup.
- 1.0Arrogance in the air.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJune 13, 2008Pros: It's famous, it's been "best employer" for 2 years now!Cons: Lots! 1. We only say that we have free food and all other crap. How does it help me as a person? 2. Peers are arrogant. I have seen, like Stanford etc. are great (PS: I am from Stanford too though), but the general attitude around is like every other place is bad. 3. The recruitment process is not good. Though I did get in due to my background, I don't think they see skillsets; they see only background. 4. An air of arrogance. 5. Too competitive -- good for people who have nothing better in life except work! (Yes, sort of geeks... and geeks suck, isn't it?)
- 3.0Good Food Sometimes, Not AlwaysSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaAugust 24, 2020Pros: Good food all year roundCons: Not such great food at other times.
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