Process
First, it was a 30-minute phone interview.
After you've been screened online, you'll be sent in for a day of in-person interviews. There were four in-person, 1-hour whiteboard interviews in total.
Lunch was served in between, where you get to talk to one of your interviewers for a bit and ask them about the place.
Questions
One interview involved the interviewer presenting a novel data structure (with its operations and their time complexity) and asking how I could implement it. After providing a correct implementation, the specification was modified multiple times, and I was asked to change the implementation on the fly to match the evolving spec.
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Google's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Culture, Too Much Red TapeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNovember 2, 2022Pros: Good work culture/environment. Great amenities. Great social activities.Cons: Too much red tape when getting things done.
- 5.0Incredible Place to Learn and Grow, But Intense at TimesSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaMay 13, 2025Pros: The people are honestly one of the best parts — smart, driven, and generally kind. It’s the kind of environment where you’re constantly learning just by being around your teammates. The resources for career development are also amazing. There’s a lot of support if you want to switch teams, learn new skills, or take on new challenges. The pay and benefits are top-tier. Free meals, great healthcare, generous PTO, and the salary is very competitive. There’s also a real sense of impact — the work you do can affect millions (or billions) of users.Cons: It’s a big company, and with that comes bureaucracy. Sometimes it feels like you're spending more time navigating internal processes than building things. Also, your experience depends a lot on your team. Some teams have great work-life balance; others… not so much. Performance reviews can be stressful and a bit opaque. Even if you're doing well, it's not always clear how decisions are made.
- 5.0Dream Job, No ConsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNovember 6, 2023Pros: A nice place to work, with great teamwork.Cons: It's everyone's dream place to work here. No cons.
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