Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
It's rather typical with a phone screen where they ask you basics about data structures and algorithms and have you code on a Google Doc. This is followed by an on-site interview session.
They typically have five questions that cover five different categories, including:
- Coding
- Algorithms
- Design
- Code reading
Questions
The intent of this code is to reverse the words in a string. The code has 1 compilation error, 1 runtime error, and 3 logical errors. Please identify and explain all of them in the provided code.
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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
- 4.0Smart People, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 23, 2021Pros: Learn a lot of things. Good work environment and intelligent people.Cons: There isn't. I don't see any except working hard and harder every day until you are burned out.
- 5.0Great Coffee, No Dogs!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesApril 24, 2023Pros: Love the coffee and view.Cons: No dogs allowed, but cats are.
- 4.0Good work-life balance, no promotionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Chill team. Managers are not pushy or micromanaging.Cons: No, promo managers aren't incentivized to develop your career.
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