Software Engineer Interview Experience - Stockholm, Sweden
Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
The process consisted of a recruiter screen, an online coding assessment, a technical phone interview, and a final virtual onsite with multiple rounds. In total there were four technical rounds plus one behavioral round. The interviews focused heavily on data structures and algorithms, problem solving under time pressure, and clear communication of approach. One round included a system design discussion. The process was well-structured and professional, and interviewers gave minimal hints but were fair and engaged.
Questions
How would you handle high traffic in a distributed system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Stockholm, Stockholm County.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Stockholm, Stockholm County 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 Stockholm, Stockholm County.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Pay, Dull ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenFebruary 22, 2022Pros: Work-Life Balance and PayCons: Not always the most interesting work. Uninspired leadership.
- 4.0Not the place to be if you are passionate about engineering and technologySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenMay 6, 2023Pros: Great compensation. Nice office. Frequent onsite events.Cons: Politics: * No appreciation for great talent. * Average talent in general. * Engineers are often treated like code monkeys. * Greedy leadership without vision. * The company is playing catch-up to almost every competitor.
- 5.0All I ever wantedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenApril 12, 2013Pros: My coworkers are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and cool. The projects we're working on are all very inspiring. The company has a long-term vision I can actually subscribe to, personally. The company exists to do good.Cons: Everybody wants to know what you're working on (secret). People ask personal Google favors of you.
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