Process
I was referred by a Google employee. I was contacted by a HR rep. The HR rep went over my choices in the initial questionnaire and sent another questionnaire and a code sample for me to complete. When that was done, they set me up a phone interview with an engineer.
Questions
Maximal subarray problem.
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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
Cool Work, Few Cons
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 20, 2021
Pros: It's very cool. Looks good.
Cons: Little cons. Can't complain about much.
5.0
I have an internship at Google MTV
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 7, 2013
Pros: Work with experienced people, enjoy nice food, and have flexible work time.
Cons: Some work is not so interesting, especially at the beginning of your career.
3.0
Prestige met with crippling bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 15, 2022
Pros: * Top engineering company
* Free food
* Nice office
Cons: Crippling bureaucracy.
Politics.
The GRAD system is causing stack ranking of teammates.
Even the smallest tasks become hurdles due to process or seemingly unnecessary requirements.
No autonomy.
You need allies in your team to progress; if you're the only person of "your kind" in your team, good luck. I am the only other American on my team (non-white); my teammates are constantly speaking in non-English languages, and I am left to fend for myself.
Basically Amazon now.
- 5.0Cool Work, Few ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 20, 2021Pros: It's very cool. Looks good.Cons: Little cons. Can't complain about much.
- 5.0I have an internship at Google MTVSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2013Pros: Work with experienced people, enjoy nice food, and have flexible work time.Cons: Some work is not so interesting, especially at the beginning of your career.
- 3.0Prestige met with crippling bureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 15, 2022Pros: * Top engineering company * Free food * Nice officeCons: Crippling bureaucracy. Politics. The GRAD system is causing stack ranking of teammates. Even the smallest tasks become hurdles due to process or seemingly unnecessary requirements. No autonomy. You need allies in your team to progress; if you're the only person of "your kind" in your team, good luck. I am the only other American on my team (non-white); my teammates are constantly speaking in non-English languages, and I am left to fend for myself. Basically Amazon now.
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