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Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California

September 20, 2025
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Process

Google's interview process typically involves:

  • Resume screening
  • A recruiter call
  • Technical phone screens (often coding challenges)
  • Multiple onsite or virtual interviews assessing technical skills (data structures, algorithms, system design), problem-solving, and cultural fit ("Googliness").

After the onsite interviews, a hiring committee reviews the feedback, a senior leader conducts a final review, and a team match process may occur before an offer is extended.

Questions

Why do you want to join Google?

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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.

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