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Software Engineer Interview Experience

April 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Phone screen, then onsite.

I have had two interviews with Google, and both were awful experiences.

This time, while scheduling my onsite, I was told that as a new mom, I should just wait a year before applying again because I wouldn't be able to prep. Basically, they don't want new mothers to apply to Google.

I attempted to get my recruiter's manager's information, but they wouldn't give it to me.

I am a senior hire at this point, and they waived the phone interview because I am so qualified.

After these experiences, I would not go to work for them and wouldn't recommend others to do so either.

Questions

How would you design a system for a robot to learn the layout of a room optimally and traverse it completely?

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 3,728 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

12%
Pass Rate

Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive59%
Neutral29%
Negative12%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in United States.

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