Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
Asked friends working at Google for internal referrals. Received an interview notification pretty soon after. There were several time slots to choose from.
There were two phone interviews back to back, 45 minutes each. I was asked to introduce myself, discuss past experiences, and explain why I was interested in Google. Then, a Google Doc was opened, and algorithm problems were presented. I had to code in the Google Doc and explain my thought process. The interviewer would provide hints if I got stuck.
Questions
Introduce yourself and your past experiences.
One or two algorithm questions.
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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
- 3.0Not great, but at least they pay wellSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 18, 2023Pros: Good pay and benefits. Many in-office amenities.Cons: Unclear metrics in performance reviews. Some managers give feedback that is unhelpful to your development. There is not much transparency or room for negotiation with regard to pay and benefits. Ramp-up is not very beginner-friendly. You're much better off if you've been working in the software industry for a bit instead of entering Google as a fresh college grad. Lack of flexibility with work location. The team you're on determines which offices you're allowed to work in, and WFH opportunities are increasingly limited.
- 4.0Free Food, Desk Sharing IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 4, 2024Pros: Free food Good work-life balanceCons: Desk sharing. Very team dependent.
- 5.0100% best company for SESoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 4, 2024Pros: Salary, with other benefits and facilities, is amazing.Cons: It's hard to get a job there.
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