Process
The interview process was smooth. I passed the phone screen but failed the onsite interviews. The bar seems to be lower for the phone screens. There were multiple coding/DSA rounds but no system design as it was said that at my location there are not many interviewers skilled at conducting system design interviews.
Questions
The questions were rather typical leetcode-style puzzles. The phone screen was similar to LC 329, which is the Longest Increasing Path in a Matrix.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5,754 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Too Cool, Then Fired!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 20, 2025Pros: I liked working here. It was great.Cons: They fired me because I was too cool.
- 4.0Solid infrastructure and co-workers, but slow promotionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, CAMay 3, 2026Pros: - Good infrastructure. - Average to great co-workers. - Good compensation and stock.Cons: - Promotion is slow. - Politics.
- 4.0Good place to work, not for me long termSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 3, 2022Pros: Great work environment. Good benefits.Cons: Not the best leadership guidance.
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