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Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India

September 24, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process was well-structured and thorough.

It started with an online coding assessment focused on data structures and algorithms, followed by two technical rounds. These rounds involved problem-solving, system design, and real-time coding.

The interviewers were professional. They asked clarifying questions and gave hints when needed.

I appreciated how they evaluated both my coding skills and my thought process.

Overall, it was a challenging yet positive experience.

Questions

They asked me to design a scalable URL shortening service, similar to bit.ly. I explained my approach by discussing the database schema, hashing techniques, handling collisions, ensuring scalability, and caching strategies.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 158 interview experiences for the Google Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in India.

Success Rate

3%
Pass Rate

Google's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive73%
Neutral22%
Negative4%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.

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