Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
I received an email from Google after a friend referred my CV. After scheduling a phone interview, I got a call from an HR recruiter. The interview was very personal, with no professional questions.
I was asked to describe my work experience in more detail, what kind of projects I was involved with, and what kind of technologies I knew.
I was asked why I wanted to work for Google and if I was open to new technologies.
Questions
I was asked to give three top products from the company that I love. Here's why I love them and how I would improve them:
- [Product 1]
- [Product 2]
- [Product 3]
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 115 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Google Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Limited GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2024Pros: Flexibility, technical involvement, and payCons: Very little upwards movement in the company as a contractor.
- 4.0A good company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2025Pros: provides with all the facilities and perks.Cons: Not any particular con as such, but sometimes work gets hectic.
- 4.0Good Pay, Mean BossSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2021Pros: Good pay, 401k, and paid vacation.Cons: Stress, poor management, and a mean boss.
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