Process
HR was a bit slow and didn't get back to me with an answer until I followed up a few weeks later.
Interviews were technical, very interesting, and challenging. They involved computer science/software engineering problems that did not have obvious immediate answers. They wanted candidates to first state a naive algorithm and then see if it could be made more efficient.
Having a few of these interviews in a row was very draining; I definitely slowed down at the end.
Questions
If a person dials a sequence of numbers on the telephone, what possible words or strings can be formed from the letters associated with those numbers?
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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
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Wlb, Awesome EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 14, 2024Pros: Good WLB, Great Working EnvironmentCons: Not any particular cons of Google.
- 2.0A decent place to work, that could be much betterSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDurham, North Carolina, United StatesJune 4, 2022Pros: Great coworkers. Decent pay. Maybe it will get better.Cons: The company is undervaluing this area. By working anywhere else in the country – Pittsburgh, PA; Rural Virginia; or even 40 miles west to Burlington, NC – you would make more money. This does a disservice to the area. The company further claims it is trying to hire more HBCU graduates in this location. So, the cheapest location in the country, and trying to hire HBCU graduates? Not a good look. The News & Observer and Washington Post have both issued articles: "Google lowered its salaries in North Carolina. Now workers are protesting" and "Google employees protest company’s Durham wage policy. Here’s why they’re upset." On a less key note, compared to other Google offices, the office here seems surprisingly normal, more akin to your typical office location than you might think when you hear "Google office." Maybe this isn't a bad thing, but it shouldn't feel so targeted as making this a "discount" location.
- 4.0Stable Company, Fierce CompetitionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 17, 2024Pros: A company that is big and stable.Cons: A lot of competition in the company.
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