Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
I was contacted by a recruiter and given a phone interview.
After passing the phone interview, I was scheduled for an on-site interview.
My interview spanned two days.
On the first day, I interviewed with four engineers and received a free lunch.
On the second day, I interviewed with two other engineers.
Questions
What would you like to work on in Google?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 748 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Mountain View, California.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Mountain View, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Mountain View, California.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Great learning and work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 8, 2017Pros: - Get to learn a lot, not just technical things but non-technical things as well. For example, how a company can keep growing and have a culture to attract the best talent.Cons: - There is bureaucracy at places. - The culture of innovation seems to be fading.
- 4.0Depends on which team you're onSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJune 20, 2024Pros: - Lots of ambition to win in the AI space - Globally recognizable brand - Smart co-workers - Really solid foundational infrastructure - Strong payCons: - Large organization and hard to make decisions. - Slower moving compared to peers in the AI space.
- 4.0Good company, but not the sameSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2023Pros: It's easy to find great people around you. One can have a lot of impact with the right team. Decent perks.Cons: Mismanagement at the top, with leadership and execs.
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