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Software Engineer (SWE II) Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom

February 3, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

  1. Application & Resume Screen Recruiters review your CV for:
  • Strong fundamentals (CS, data structures, systems)
  • Impact (projects, scale, results)
  • Clear ownership and decision-making Referrals help, but don’t replace competence.
  1. Online Assessment (Sometimes) Depending on the role:
  • 1–2 coding problems
  • Timed (≈90 minutes) Focus:
  • Algorithms
  • Data structures
  • Clean, correct solutions Languages: Python, Java, C++, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  1. Technical Phone / Video Interview Usually 1–2 rounds, 45 minutes each. What they test

Questions

Describe the last project you worked on, including any obstacles and your contributions to its success.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google Software Engineer (SWE II) role in London, England.

Success Rate

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Pass Rate

Google's interview process for their Software Engineer (SWE II) roles in London, England is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer (SWE II) interview process in London, England.

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