Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
Process
There is an OA with 2 problems. Fairly easy LC medium level questions. Then there is a quick phone screen with a recruiter where they just ask basic background questions about your technical experience, such as projects, hackathons, and tech stack. There are two technical interview rounds over video call. I passed one, and didn't pass the second.
Questions
Similar to the trapping rain water question on LeetCode, but a bit more difficult.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 950 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer (Internship) role.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balance, but top-down management limits impactSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CASeptember 24, 2026Pros: There is a good work-life balance, and they provide food.Cons: Very top-down management, with less impact.
- 5.0Great Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeFebruary 16, 2021Pros: Smart people, relaxed atmosphere, great office perks.Cons: Slow mobility and a slow pace of development since the company is so large.
- 5.0Free food but lacks urgencySoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAOctober 2, 2026Pros: There was free food and good office perks, and the work was interesting.Cons: There was not much urgency and execution velocity.
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