Process
Two rounds of phone interviews were conducted.
I applied online but did not get a response. Subsequently, I obtained an internal referrer and received a response within three weeks.
I could select a flexible date. I chose two weeks later.
Questions
Compare the lexicographical order of two strings when there is a new pattern "ch" which comes after 'h' but before 'i'.
A simple hash-map question.
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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
- 5.0A great place to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2023Pros: Great culture, good documentation, good perks.Cons: harder to take ownership or build 0-to-1
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeZürich, SwitzerlandJanuary 17, 2023Pros: Great perks, very smart colleagues, and decent compensation.Cons: Sometimes difficult to make an impact.
- 5.0Great Perks, Trivial TasksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2014Pros: Benefits, perks, interesting projects, learning, and growth opportunities. Google offers a lot of career development, and even a lot of entertainment onsite.Cons: Overheads of checking in code, politics in certain groups. Sometimes people are spending a lot of time working just on trivial stuff.
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