Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
Six interviews! They usually start with a phone screen and then proceed to an on-site interview. The results of your on-site interview then go to a hiring committee, which can accept or deny you an offer.
If the committee cannot come to a conclusion during their review, you may get additional interviews.
Know your data structures and algorithms well. The recruiters were all really nice and helpful, though.
Questions
Cannot say because of NDA.
Study data structures and algorithms!
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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
- 3.0Good company, but career development can be hindered due to managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: You get to work on a product that is used by billions of people worldwide. The benefits are good.Cons: The new performance review process is fully dependent on your manager, and there is no visibility until after you receive your rating. Promotion is slower.
- 4.0Smart Team, Tough To MoveSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2020Pros: Good infra and smart companions.Cons: Old productions and hard to make move.
- 5.0N/ASoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesFebruary 4, 2024Pros: Nice perks, pay, and teams. Good work-life balance.Cons: Some bureaucracy was observed in teams, especially those that have been around for years.
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