Process
A lot of algorithm and data structure problems. I cannot recommend LeetCode enough. It is the only way you will survive the type of whiteboard interviews this place has. Study your hardest, and you'll make it just fine.
Questions
Implementation problems were very critical.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 173 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral26%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Nice Office Space
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 6, 2021
Pros: Amazing office space. Very comfy.
Cons: Not enough office space. Cry.
5.0
A great place to build a long and stable career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 30, 2021
Pros: Big company, lots of opportunity to try new things.
Leaders listen to employees.
Long-time Googlers care about the culture and ensure the company stays true to its values.
Cons: Big company, a lot of the work is not glamorous anymore. We need to keep things running for billions of users. We need to stay at the cutting edge of privacy.
So, less opportunity to build brand new things.
5.0
Personally Demanding + Rewarding
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 30, 2021
Pros: Skill development, around high performers, great perks.
Cons: Difficult, no work-life balance.
- 4.0Nice Office SpaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2021Pros: Amazing office space. Very comfy.Cons: Not enough office space. Cry.
- 5.0A great place to build a long and stable careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 30, 2021Pros: Big company, lots of opportunity to try new things. Leaders listen to employees. Long-time Googlers care about the culture and ensure the company stays true to its values.Cons: Big company, a lot of the work is not glamorous anymore. We need to keep things running for billions of users. We need to stay at the cutting edge of privacy. So, less opportunity to build brand new things.
- 5.0Personally Demanding + RewardingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 30, 2021Pros: Skill development, around high performers, great perks.Cons: Difficult, no work-life balance.
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