Process
Two 45-minute interviews on the phone. They didn't ask anything about my resume.
The interviewers were nice. After the introductions, they went straight into technical questions.
The first was a single coding question done on Google Docs. The second was a series of easier questions.
Ask about runtime and space complexity. Be ready for those.
Questions
Algorithms
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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
Strong Leadership, Needs Better Communication
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 8, 2023
Pros: Great leadership across the organization.
Cons: More communication should be transparent across teams.
2.0
Nice Campus, Terrible Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
November 18, 2021
Pros: Lovely campus, accessible by public transportation.
Cons: Bad management and overworked, with a tight timeframe to complete projects.
5.0
Good Pay, Team, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Switzerland, Florida, United States
August 31, 2021
Pros: With a good salary and a nice team.
Cons: It's difficult to get promoted here.
- 4.0Strong Leadership, Needs Better CommunicationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 8, 2023Pros: Great leadership across the organization.Cons: More communication should be transparent across teams.
- 2.0Nice Campus, Terrible ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesNovember 18, 2021Pros: Lovely campus, accessible by public transportation.Cons: Bad management and overworked, with a tight timeframe to complete projects.
- 5.0Good Pay, Team, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSwitzerland, Florida, United StatesAugust 31, 2021Pros: With a good salary and a nice team.Cons: It's difficult to get promoted here.
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