Process
Applied online.
Received a coding challenge with fairly easy LeetCode-style questions and a 1-hour limit.
Had a phone interview where we discussed past experience and projects. The interviewer presented one question in a document, which was simple. A variation was then introduced, adding complexity and requiring optimization. Big O analysis was also discussed.
Invited for an onsite interview.
Questions
Past experience, LeetCode question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 153 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Culture, Needs DiversitySoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 27, 2020Pros: Great place to work, people and company values.Cons: Needs more work to diversify the workplace.
- 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.
- 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.
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