Process
I applied online.
If we would like to do a simulation to know how the interview actually looks like, we can request a mock interview beforehand. I have only done the mock interview in Google, and it was very insightful, and my mock interviewer gave a few feedbacks for me to improve. I have not continued to the real interview though.
Questions
I was given a medium LeetCode case (Graph). I was also told that in the real interview, they usually give out medium to hard cases, and most of them are graphs.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5,754 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0decentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, CADecember 4, 2025Pros: It is a big company with many opportunities in different product areas.Cons: It can be slow and may not work on things that you want.
- 5.0Nice EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAMarch 14, 2026Pros: Nice environment and a positive interview.Cons: The code interview was negative with limited feedback.
- 3.0Good Food, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJune 29, 2022Pros: The food was a major plus.Cons: The work-life balance was not good.
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