Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
Process
There were four interviews, with a lunch break in between to talk with a software engineer at Google.
All four interviews featured whiteboard coding questions. They wanted you to design an algorithm, code it, and analyze its runtime. This process would repeat if time allowed or if a more optimal solution could be found.
Interviewers varied in friendliness and interviewing skill.
Questions
Several problems involved knowing how to search a graph.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer New Grad role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in Sunnyvale, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0My dreams came trueSoftware Engineer New Grad • Former EmployeeJanuary 20, 2023Pros: Everything was perfectly fine. Even though with the hiring freeze, I might never have a chance to get back there, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I will never forget it.Cons: Not possible, and I mean it.
- 5.0Friendly, Organized, Great ExperienceSoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeMarch 10, 2025Pros: Very well organized, friendly, interactive.Cons: No negative experience. All went very well.
- 4.0Good Team, No GrowthSoftware Engineer New Grad • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 2, 2023Pros: Great team with great benefits.Cons: No mobility within company levels.
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