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Software Engineer Interview Experience

February 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process dealt a lot with hashmaps.

Know hashmaps. Use hashmaps to solve complex interview problems.

The first test interview was not as difficult as I thought. It was pretty straightforward, but make sure to check up on key Java principles as well as common algorithms.

Interviewing is all about problem-solving, so be prepared to think. Talk through the process with the interviewer.

Questions

What is your favorite programming language?

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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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