Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
April 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a referral, completed an online assessment, and was then invited to two technical interviews, each lasting 45 minutes. I did well in both interviews but was rejected afterward.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 43 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Sydney, New South Wales.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, New South Wales is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive72%
Neutral21%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, New South Wales.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Great Culture, Rto Is Tough
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 24, 2025
Pros: Nice people, culture, and smart engineers.
Cons: Nothing to complain about, but RTO.
5.0
Great place to work and share ideas
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
August 30, 2010
Pros: Amazing people, a great culture with good knowledge sharing and timely communication. It's a great workplace with prepared food, relaxing surroundings, and competent management.
Cons: High expectations of staff to self-manage and self-motivate may be difficult for some.
Feedback must be sought, rather than expected.
5.0
Great Culture, Fixable Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
July 4, 2023
Pros: Nice culture, fixable office hours.
Cons: No, no, no, no, nothing.
- 4.0Great Culture, Rto Is ToughSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 24, 2025Pros: Nice people, culture, and smart engineers.Cons: Nothing to complain about, but RTO.
- 5.0Great place to work and share ideasSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaAugust 30, 2010Pros: Amazing people, a great culture with good knowledge sharing and timely communication. It's a great workplace with prepared food, relaxing surroundings, and competent management.Cons: High expectations of staff to self-manage and self-motivate may be difficult for some. Feedback must be sought, rather than expected.
- 5.0Great Culture, Fixable HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJuly 4, 2023Pros: Nice culture, fixable office hours.Cons: No, no, no, no, nothing.
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