Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
I was recruited via LinkedIn and had two phone interviews.
The first interview's scheduled time was two hours late. I emailed the recruiter after the engineer was 30 minutes late, and it took him at least an hour to track him down. Other than that, it was a pleasant, if nerve-wracking, experience.
Questions
A simple programming question that grew in difficulty as it went along and added constraints.
The second interview had to do with load balancing a web server.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California 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 Palo Alto, California.
Google Work Experiences
- 1.0Don't be evilSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 13, 2023Pros: Awesome free software for the plebs.Cons: Kills software faster than they make software.
- 4.0It was okaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2024Pros: Money, setup, benefits, stock, food.Cons: The commute was not great.
- 4.0Solid Experience, Nothing SpecialSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 21, 2025Pros: Average all-around experience, to be fair.Cons: Average all around experience, to be honest.
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