Process
The process takes way too long. Recruiters never got past the question of 'What do you want to do?' Recruiter after recruiter, I received an offer from another company while Google was still asking the same question, over and over. Expect to spend a lot of time talking with recruiters before getting to a technical interview.
This process was way too slow, going on for over a month. They are even proud of this. For my purposes, this 'touchy-feely' business didn't work. Other companies that just got right to the point were more attractive.
Questions
What do you want to do? That's the only question they really asked me.
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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
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
Candidates reported having good feelings for Google's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Interesting projects, good WLB, and great coworkersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 11, 2024Pros: Pay is high, work-life balance is good, projects are interesting, and working with great coworkers on challenging stuff is gratifying.Cons: Layoffs, constant priority shifts, and reorgs can be overwhelming. It's a giant corp, so it moves slow.
- 5.0Great Place to Work and Build a CareerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 2, 2021Pros: Great benefits and many smart people.Cons: It's hard to have an outsized impact given the company's size and scope.
- 4.0Challenging Work, Tight DeadlinesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 10, 2023Pros: Interesting problems to work on.Cons: Timelines can be demanding sometimes.
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