Software Engineer III Interview Experience - United States
September 28, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process involved:
- One initial screening
- Two technical rounds
- One behavioral round
Candidates answered very slowly after interviews, with at least a month between moving to the next stage.
Questions
Describe a time you had a conflict with a manager
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer III role in United States.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer III roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral22%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer III interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Excellent Work-life Balance, Pay
Software Engineer III • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, great pay.
Cons: Can't think of any cons.
4.0
Still an awesome company, but not what it used to be
Software Engineer III • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 15, 2025
Pros: Love the people, the free food, and the prestige of saying "I work at Google."
Cons: Everyone is pushed super hard now. They are trying to get new features out as fast as possible to stay competitive. There's more pressure and less perks.
5.0
An incredible place to learn, grow, and make an impact
Software Engineer III • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
July 22, 2025
Pros: The culture is amazing; you are surrounded by brilliant, driven, and friendly people who are always willing to help. The benefits and perks are world-class, including great healthcare, free meals, and fantastic office facilities. There are endless opportunities to learn new things and work on products that affect billions of people.
Cons: Because the company is so large, it can sometimes feel like a bureaucracy, and projects can move slower than you might like. Career progression can be competitive and sometimes feel opaque. It's easy to get comfortable, so you have to be proactive about seeking out new challenges to keep growing.
- 5.0Excellent Work-life Balance, PaySoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, great pay.Cons: Can't think of any cons.
- 4.0Still an awesome company, but not what it used to beSoftware Engineer III • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 15, 2025Pros: Love the people, the free food, and the prestige of saying "I work at Google."Cons: Everyone is pushed super hard now. They are trying to get new features out as fast as possible to stay competitive. There's more pressure and less perks.
- 5.0An incredible place to learn, grow, and make an impactSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 22, 2025Pros: The culture is amazing; you are surrounded by brilliant, driven, and friendly people who are always willing to help. The benefits and perks are world-class, including great healthcare, free meals, and fantastic office facilities. There are endless opportunities to learn new things and work on products that affect billions of people.Cons: Because the company is so large, it can sometimes feel like a bureaucracy, and projects can move slower than you might like. Career progression can be competitive and sometimes feel opaque. It's easy to get comfortable, so you have to be proactive about seeking out new challenges to keep growing.
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