I applied online.
Two-stage interview process. Stage 1 consists of one behavioral interview and one technical interview. Stage 2 consists of three technical interviews and one behavioral interview. In total, the process includes five technical rounds and two behavioral rounds across both stages combined.
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The following metrics were computed from 153 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.