Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
The phone call lasted 45 minutes. The interviewer asked me technical questions about simple data structures found in an introductory algorithms class. The interviewer spent approximately 10, 15, and 20 minutes on the three questions, which were in increasing difficulty.
The interviewer would offer a hint only if I paused for more than 5 seconds.
Questions
A simple data structure question on how to remove a single node from a forest data structure, rather than from just a tree.
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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
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2023Pros: I like the free food they give.Cons: I wish they'd pay me even more, hahahaha.
- 4.0A typical big companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 5, 2015Pros: 3 free meals a day, average base pay, good stock options, stable employment, a relatively relaxed environment, and a lot of learning opportunities if you want to spend time.Cons: Similar to all big corporations, Google is a good place for you if you are comfortable doing your day-to-day job and getting paid. If you still have a dream to make a mark of your own, this is not the place for you.
- 5.0Good Company. Good PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 14, 2019Pros: Lots of variety at Google, plenty of problems, teams, and locations. The company mothers you and is very kind to its employees.Cons: Living in suburbia Mountain View is boring. SF is far away from the main office.
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