Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
Since it was a new grad position, the company found my resume from the university job fair. I received a call from a recruiter, and I was set up for the technical round, which was onsite.
The onsite interview was a two-stage interview, with each interview lasting 45 minutes and conducted one-on-one. I was asked to solve computer algorithm problems and construct C code on a whiteboard while explaining my thought process.
Questions
Job scheduling based algorithms with timing analysis
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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
- 5.0Great Team, Tech, Some BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 15, 2021Pros: I love working at Google. The people on my team are great, as are the technologies for building software.Cons: Too much bureaucracy, which is expected at a large organization. They try to mitigate it well.
- 4.0Fun, but getting less soSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 2, 2024Pros: Benefits are amazing. Offices and perks are spectacular. Many office cultures encourage play and relaxation when possible.Cons: Company culture is becoming more traditional and profit-motivated. Did unnecessary layoffs.
- 3.0Prestige Over PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: I like the prestige of the company.Cons: I don’t like the company’s pay.
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