Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
Very positive. I posted my resume on their website and got an interview a few weeks later.
There were four technical interviews the whole day, and a lunch. The interview questions were difficult, I think.
I did not prepare for the interview, which was my mistake. I was also tired during this trip, thus not performing well.
Questions
Describe one of your projects.
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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 for coasting, bad for promosSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 6, 2025Pros: - Decent benefits - Generally supportive team cultureCons: - Difficulty getting promos depending on the org.
- 5.0Still the best place for software engineersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 22, 2023Pros: Top-tier pay, benefits, and great talent.Cons: Some orgs move slow. Hard to promote.
- 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.
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