Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
June 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Focus on algorithms and coding.
Expect really tough questions; you'll likely get stumped.
I worked through them bit by bit, describing my thought process.
Be outgoing in your interactions. Some interviewers won't make an effort to vocalize with you, so put in a huge effort.
Questions
Data structure questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 96 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive74%
Neutral18%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Lots Of Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 11, 2023
Pros: Good pay rate and working conditions.
Cons: A lot of work in this area.
2.0
If you do it, keep your eyes open and don't stay forever
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 19, 2025
Pros: You can make lots of money.
Cons: Skills aren't transferable. Management will lay you or your teammates off. They removed the WFH policy. There are terrible company ethics that will haunt you at night until you organize and/or leave. There are terrible leadership decisions and a lack of agency. They will transfer you or your coworkers onto an AI project they'll trash in a few years.
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 6, 2020
Pros: 1. Build tools are easy to use
2. Industry leader technology
Cons: Don't have a chance to do more impactful work.
- 4.0Good Pay, Lots Of WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 11, 2023Pros: Good pay rate and working conditions.Cons: A lot of work in this area.
- 2.0If you do it, keep your eyes open and don't stay foreverSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 19, 2025Pros: You can make lots of money.Cons: Skills aren't transferable. Management will lay you or your teammates off. They removed the WFH policy. There are terrible company ethics that will haunt you at night until you organize and/or leave. There are terrible leadership decisions and a lack of agency. They will transfer you or your coworkers onto an AI project they'll trash in a few years.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 6, 2020Pros: 1. Build tools are easy to use 2. Industry leader technologyCons: Don't have a chance to do more impactful work.
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