Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
May 2, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was average. One round was easy, but the onsite rounds were a little tricky. Overall, it was an average interview. All coding rounds were included. There were no behavioral rounds.
Questions
Find the number which comes only once in an integer array.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 142 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral28%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Google Work Experiences
3.0
Good Balance, High Turnover
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 13, 2023
Pros: Great work-life balance and food.
Cons: Lots of turnover and firing.
5.0
A great company for self-guided individuals
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 12, 2008
Pros: The best reason to work at Google is the benefits. First of all, we receive three delicious meals a day. Secondly, Google goes out of their way to make it a fun place to work. From the beach volleyball court to the swimming pool, there is always something fun going on. I also enjoy the autonomy that engineers receive.
Cons: Your career is in your hands. One downside of little management is the fact that no one cares about your professional development. If you can manage this yourself, you'll likely do well. If not, you probably won't get promoted.
5.0
Best Employer I Ever Had
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 17, 2025
Pros: Everyone is nice.
Work-life balance is great.
Competitive compensation.
Cons: Promotion is slow compared with others.
- 3.0Good Balance, High TurnoverSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 13, 2023Pros: Great work-life balance and food.Cons: Lots of turnover and firing.
- 5.0A great company for self-guided individualsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 12, 2008Pros: The best reason to work at Google is the benefits. First of all, we receive three delicious meals a day. Secondly, Google goes out of their way to make it a fun place to work. From the beach volleyball court to the swimming pool, there is always something fun going on. I also enjoy the autonomy that engineers receive.Cons: Your career is in your hands. One downside of little management is the fact that no one cares about your professional development. If you can manage this yourself, you'll likely do well. If not, you probably won't get promoted.
- 5.0Best Employer I Ever HadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2025Pros: Everyone is nice. Work-life balance is great. Competitive compensation.Cons: Promotion is slow compared with others.
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