Process
1 online assessment with 2 coding questions.
1 interview prep session with a technical recruiter to walk through what you should expect for the big day. I can say that she went out of her way to make me feel well-prepared.
Then, an onsite with 5 rounds:
- 1 30-minute behavioral round
- 4 45-minute coding rounds
There were 15-minute breaks in between each round.
Questions
Make sure you prepare well for the behavioral round and learn to recognize problem patterns.
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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
- 5.0Absolutely Great Job!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 11, 2023Pros: This job is so great.Cons: Nothing bad to really share.
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 29, 2015Pros: I've worked at Google for about 4 years now. I love, love, love it. Smart, amazing people who get stuff done. The quality of engineers is on the decline lately, though.Cons: Bureaucracy makes it much harder for products to get launched. Code reviews take a while. There is lots of self-entitlement among many employees.
- 4.0Great Office, Felt OverworkedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 19, 2023Pros: Great offices and community setup.Cons: Overworked, sometimes getting passed over.
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