Process
Three technical interviews were conducted over the phone using a Google Doc. There were no behavioral questions.
- The first interview asked language-specific questions and a difficult algorithmic question about a matrix.
- The second interview involved a few fairly basic implementation questions and a request for a series of test cases for a function.
- The third interview presented a long object-oriented question.
Questions
Rotate a matrix
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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
2.0
Food For Pressure, No Recommendation
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 25, 2021
Pros: Sell your soul for food and drinks.
Cons: Unrealistic deadlines, competition, and lots of pressure.
4.0
Developer of applications for databases on the website
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
April 27, 2019
Pros: Good environment, workspace. Nice colleagues, career opportunities.
Cons: The company is actually very interesting, but not good for anyone looking for many innovations.
5.0
Great Culture, Intense Deadlines
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 24, 2023
Pros: Best place, best work culture, environment, and food.
Cons: Competitive environment and have to complete work on time.
- 2.0Food For Pressure, No RecommendationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 25, 2021Pros: Sell your soul for food and drinks.Cons: Unrealistic deadlines, competition, and lots of pressure.
- 4.0Developer of applications for databases on the websiteSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 27, 2019Pros: Good environment, workspace. Nice colleagues, career opportunities.Cons: The company is actually very interesting, but not good for anyone looking for many innovations.
- 5.0Great Culture, Intense DeadlinesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 24, 2023Pros: Best place, best work culture, environment, and food.Cons: Competitive environment and have to complete work on time.
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