Process
It went well.
I couldn’t understand one of the interviewers, which made that interview difficult.
The feedback was focused on the small things that did not go so well.
Questions
Describe a time you failed to reach a goal.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Italy.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral35%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Italy.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
A helpful one
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
June 19, 2021
Pros: Perks and benefits are unique.
Cons: Sometimes too much workload.
5.0
Amazing Perks, Smart Colleagues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 23, 2012
Pros: Prestige
Very smart co-workers
Free food
No formal clothes requirement
Good pay
Laid-back culture
8-hour work days
Ping pong
Talks (famous authors, engineers, etc.)
Massages
Concerts and celebrities (Gaga, Bieber, Matisyahu, Dispatch, Regina Spektor, etc.)
Events (Team offsites, Six Flags trip, Bronx Zoo trip, etc.)
Impact - ability to really change and improve the world
Time for personal "20%" projects
Everyone loves and uses Google
Liberal
Positive, good-willed philosophy
Open, non-secretive environment
Cons: If you are not an engineer, product manager, or manager, Google may not be the most prestigious or well-paying company to work for.
5.0
Tough Interview, Great Place
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 12, 2023
Pros: Great Place If You Can Crack Interview
Cons: Nothing As Such - No Cons - Layoff Sometime
- 5.0A helpful oneSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJune 19, 2021Pros: Perks and benefits are unique.Cons: Sometimes too much workload.
- 5.0Amazing Perks, Smart ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 23, 2012Pros: Prestige Very smart co-workers Free food No formal clothes requirement Good pay Laid-back culture 8-hour work days Ping pong Talks (famous authors, engineers, etc.) Massages Concerts and celebrities (Gaga, Bieber, Matisyahu, Dispatch, Regina Spektor, etc.) Events (Team offsites, Six Flags trip, Bronx Zoo trip, etc.) Impact - ability to really change and improve the world Time for personal "20%" projects Everyone loves and uses Google Liberal Positive, good-willed philosophy Open, non-secretive environmentCons: If you are not an engineer, product manager, or manager, Google may not be the most prestigious or well-paying company to work for.
- 5.0Tough Interview, Great PlaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 12, 2023Pros: Great Place If You Can Crack InterviewCons: Nothing As Such - No Cons - Layoff Sometime
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