Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
It was definitely a difficult interview experience, with a bunch of LeetCode questions, behavioral questions, and system design. The system design wasn't too bad, but I did get two hard LeetCode questions. Those two were definitely tricky.
Questions
It was very similar to this question from LeetCode:
The median is the middle value in an ordered integer list. If the size of the list is even, there is no middle value, and the median is the mean of the two middle values.
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 344 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Google Work Experiences
- 1.0The job is meaninglessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 8, 2020Pros: They pay you a ton of money and feed you well.Cons: 99.9% of projects/employees have no meaningful impact on the universe, or even the company itself.
- 5.0Diverse Services, Regulatory ConcernsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 1, 2025Pros: Google offers a broad range of services beyond search, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, YouTube, Google Ads, and Android. Its diverse portfolio strengthens its user engagement and broadens its revenue streams, making the company resilient across industries.Cons: Google has faced numerous antitrust investigations for monopolistic practices, such as favoring its own services in search results. Regulatory bodies in multiple countries have raised concerns about Google's market power, which could result in future legal or regulatory challenges.
- 5.0Great Balance, No RemoteSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 16, 2022Pros: Work-life balance, good benefits, and healthy promotion opportunities.Cons: No remote work; I prefer working at least hybrid.
Google Interview Questions
