Process
I applied online.
The technical interview itself went fine. I completed the DSA problem, explained my approach with an example, and provided the solution. However, the interviewer’s behavior was disappointing. They did not respond to my initial greeting, repeatedly rolled their eyes during the interview, and appeared visibly annoyed when I asked them to repeat something I couldn’t understand. They also started the interview by complaining about why this was a first-round interview. I understand interviews are meant to be challenging, but professionalism and respectful communication should go both ways. I applied because it was Google, and I’m not concerned about the outcome. This was simply not the interview experience I expected from Google.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 44 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer II role.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer II interview process.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing Company, Truly ExcellentSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 25, 2016Pros: It is an amazing company. Very, very good.Cons: Nothing. Everything is amazing at Google, even its name.
- 2.0Rushed out the doorSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 8, 2021Pros: Free food, nice offices, and resources for mental health that you'll probably need after working there for a while.Cons: In my experience, the focus has been on rushing something out the door. Not necessarily something good, or something completely functional (even for the minimal features in the MVP), just something. Frequently, software is rushed, testing is skimped on, and higher-up engineers are unwilling to learn modern software development practices to improve software performance, reliability, developer experience, and user experience. If you do not like to cut corners, do not work at Google. After spending 4 years here, being told by 3 managers that I care too much about my work and spend too much time making it right (while simultaneously being dinged on perf for it being 'not right enough'), and witnessing Google's willingness to protect sexual abusers and the bottom line over its purported values, the veneer of friendliness seems very disingenuous.
- 5.0Best large tech company to work forSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesApril 19, 2013Pros: Working at Google is simply awesome. The cultural values are great, and I can fully identify myself with the company's visions. The people here are all really smart and always try to push the envelope of what's possible.Cons: Google is a large company. Even though it does a great job at trying to stay agile and keep a startup culture alive, it does have the feel of a large corporation.
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