Software Engineer, Machine Learning (PhD) Interview Experience
Process
The phone screen took place in January 2025. The interviewer had a bit of a serious demeanor, which made me a little nervous. I felt like I was talking to a wall at times, but I did my best to stay engaged.
I reached out to the recruiter a couple of times, hoping for some updates, but didn’t hear back. After a month, I got a rejection email. Although it wasn’t the outcome I was hoping for, I see it as a chance to learn and grow for future opportunities!
Questions
One coding question was asked during the phone screen. Although it was not from LeetCode, I discovered it in LeetCode discussions afterward.
This question had been asked about six months prior.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer, Machine Learning (PhD) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Google's Software Engineer, Machine Learning (PhD) interview process in United States.
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