Process
The first interview was a phone screen. For the first few minutes, we discussed an item on my resume.
After that came the code portion, done on Google Docs.
Finally, my interviewer asked if I had any questions.
I did not proceed to the on-site portion.
Questions
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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
Excellent Team Problem Solving
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
July 28, 2021
Pros: I want to experience how the team works, and how they solve problems.
They work under pressure, handle problems, and much more.
Cons: Downsides of Google: I think there is nothing, according to me. It is difficult to say the downsides of the Google company.
5.0
Great Wlb, Fun, But Hard
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 12, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, good location, fun.
Cons: high cost of living, hard
4.0
A lot of work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
March 23, 2025
Pros: The environment is very nice. The pay is also very nice.
Cons: Time pressure and workload can be a lot at times. There's pressure to perform at peak ability at all times.
- 5.0Excellent Team Problem SolvingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaJuly 28, 2021Pros: I want to experience how the team works, and how they solve problems. They work under pressure, handle problems, and much more.Cons: Downsides of Google: I think there is nothing, according to me. It is difficult to say the downsides of the Google company.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Fun, But HardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 12, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, good location, fun.Cons: high cost of living, hard
- 4.0A lot of workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesMarch 23, 2025Pros: The environment is very nice. The pay is also very nice.Cons: Time pressure and workload can be a lot at times. There's pressure to perform at peak ability at all times.
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