Process
I applied through a recruiter.
The process was a recruiter screening asking general questions, describing the process and the role, and then four rounds of interviews.
- First round: Googliness and coding.
- Next two rounds: Coding interviews.
- Final step: Team match.
Questions
Tell me when you used those technologies.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5,754 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive62%
Neutral27%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 6, 2023
Pros: Great coworkers and an innovative environment to work in.
Cons: Performance reviews were rigorous, but understandable.
3.0
Not what it used to be
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 4, 2023
Pros: One of the best-paying companies
Cons: It grew rapidly, especially in Cloud, and is now struggling.
5.0
Great experience with a sad ending
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Espoo, Finland
February 21, 2024
Pros: Breakfast every morning was great, with snacks and drinks always stockpiled.
Work was fulfilling, and I was treated well.
Cons: Unfortunately, the continuation of our contracts was rescinded because of massive layoffs and tight headcount.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesMay 6, 2023Pros: Great coworkers and an innovative environment to work in.Cons: Performance reviews were rigorous, but understandable.
- 3.0Not what it used to beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 4, 2023Pros: One of the best-paying companiesCons: It grew rapidly, especially in Cloud, and is now struggling.
- 5.0Great experience with a sad endingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeEspoo, FinlandFebruary 21, 2024Pros: Breakfast every morning was great, with snacks and drinks always stockpiled. Work was fulfilling, and I was treated well.Cons: Unfortunately, the continuation of our contracts was rescinded because of massive layoffs and tight headcount.
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