Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
Applied online. Got an assessment test in 2 days. Had 2 weeks to complete it.
Received feedback in 2 days to schedule the next phone interview. The test covered basic algorithmic and data structures.
Received feedback in 2 days to schedule another interview. This interview went poorly. The interviewer was unhelpful, took a lot of time explaining questions, and did not convey what result was expected.
The process involved an assessment test, one or two phone interviews, and a full-day interview at the Google Office.
Questions
Recursion, Dynamic Programming, and Data Structures.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Very good workplaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 3, 2014Pros: Free lunch and snacks are great, and the environment is very comfortable and approachable. One of the best places that I have ever worked at.Cons: Nothing to complain about. Everything about the company was great and ran to perfection. I would suggest everyone give Google a good look at them because they are a great company to work for.
- 5.0They are great!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 16, 2022Pros: Great environment! Great coworkers! Great bonuses!Cons: A lot of work! No work-life balance!
- 3.0Culture is changingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJuly 30, 2024Pros: Great benefits. Great and knowledgeable people.Cons: Culture is changing. More top-down rather than bottom-up.
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