Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to complete online assessments. These usually include coding tests that focus on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving skills.
Successful candidates are then invited to two 45-minute technical interviews, which are usually conducted over the phone or via video call. These interviews focus on coding skills, algorithmic problem-solving, and sometimes system design, depending on the level of the position.
Questions
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Binary Tree Question
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System Design Question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer Intern role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer Intern interview process in New York, New York.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Team culture for internsSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 17, 2025Pros: Really good for people who want to learn a lot. You have to put in the work. Food is good and people are great.Cons: Not much of anything that's bad. You just get burnt out and want to leave after a little, unless you're C-suite. I'm pretty sure you are not contributing that much or feeling like you will.
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 10, 2025Pros: Everyone is friendly and probably smart. My host and cohost were very helpful in setting me up and understanding my project. The perks of working at the office are probably the top reason to work here, including free food and all the technical equipment you could need.Cons: Sometimes it's a little cold in the office.
- 5.0Really great companiesSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 13, 2023Pros: My intern project was super interesting, and I learned a ton from my hosts. The free food is amazing, too. :)Cons: Some teams use quite old frameworks (e.g., Google Closure).
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