Process
They found my LinkedIn profile and emailed me, asking for an intro screening call.
Then, they scheduled a coding test for two weeks later. I passed that, and they gave me a technical phone interview.
I messed up the single question they gave me. The process took about a month.
Questions
Normal questions found in Cracking the Coding Interview (CTCI) and on Glassdoor:
- Common data structures and algorithms
- Behavioral questions
- System design questions
- Coding challenges
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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.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Great Place, Looking Elsewhere
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 4, 2021
Pros: A great place to work. Highly recommend.
Cons: Just trying to look at other company reviews.
4.0
Great Learning, Great Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New Delhi, Delhi, India
February 17, 2025
Pros: Good learning and a good environment.
Cons: No cons, everything is good.
5.0
Great Wlb, Awesome Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 14, 2024
Pros: Good WLB, Great Working Environment
Cons: Not any particular cons of Google.
- 5.0Great Place, Looking ElsewhereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 4, 2021Pros: A great place to work. Highly recommend.Cons: Just trying to look at other company reviews.
- 4.0Great Learning, Great EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaFebruary 17, 2025Pros: Good learning and a good environment.Cons: No cons, everything is good.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Awesome EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 14, 2024Pros: Good WLB, Great Working EnvironmentCons: Not any particular cons of Google.
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