Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
The application and resume were submitted online. Make sure to find the recruiter for your university and let them know you have submitted. Otherwise, you may not be able to get an interview.
The interview itself is fairly simple, with two back-to-back phone screenings.
Each lasts 45 minutes and includes two coding problems.
Prepare yourself, ideally in the summer before school begins.
Questions
Standard coding problems.
All of them are similar to medium and easy problems on Leetcode.
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Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Mountain View, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Happy but not contentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 26, 2022Pros: Some of the smartest people I've ever worked with.Cons: Bureaucracy makes it really hard to get promoted.
- 5.0A typical Google experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 18, 2024Pros: Great perks, work-life balance.Cons: Sometimes things can be slow.
- 5.0Great Environment, Slowed GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 22, 2014Pros: Great environment and good benefits.Cons: Grown big, slower upwards movement.
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