Process
The interview process began with a phone screen by a recruiter, followed by a phone interview with an engineer.
It was a good experience, but I was not fully prepared for the style of coding problem.
A call from the recruiter came a few days later.
Questions
Graph-based coding question on Google Doc.
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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
5.0
Exceptional Work Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 22, 2021
Pros: Work culture is the best.
Cons: There are no disadvantages in Google's work culture.
5.0
Great Team, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 17, 2021
Pros: Good benefits and good teammates.
Cons: Low payment and low salary.
5.0
Great working environment.
Good place to grow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 10, 2020
Pros: Learn how they lead the industry standards.
Work with smart people.
You are not only a programmer; you need to investigate solutions, design, initiate meetings, test, and maintain your features.
For the teams following Googleyness, they support each other.
Cons: Limited scope. Career progression largely depends on the team.
- 5.0Exceptional Work CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 22, 2021Pros: Work culture is the best.Cons: There are no disadvantages in Google's work culture.
- 5.0Great Team, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 17, 2021Pros: Good benefits and good teammates.Cons: Low payment and low salary.
- 5.0Great working environment. Good place to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2020Pros: Learn how they lead the industry standards. Work with smart people. You are not only a programmer; you need to investigate solutions, design, initiate meetings, test, and maintain your features. For the teams following Googleyness, they support each other.Cons: Limited scope. Career progression largely depends on the team.
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