Process
The interview was 45 minutes long. It started with a 10-minute introduction, and the remaining time was spent solving problems in a Google Doc.
First, we tackled some discrete math questions. Then, we moved on to a slightly modified find problem on an augmented BST.
Questions
- Combinatorics
- BST
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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
Great benefits and working environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
March 9, 2023
Pros: Nice coworkers, free food, nice office.
Cons: Currently paused PERM for anyone needing a green card.
4.0
An above-average work environment in Taiwan
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Taipei, Taiwan
November 4, 2024
Pros: Good benefits (vision, dental, vaccine, etc.).
Good food team.
Cons: Some teams have culture problems.
DEI is overemphasized.
Statement of support and a simplified hiring committee lowered the hiring bar, especially when the company over-hired during COVID.
Software engineering has a lower salary market reference point than silicon engineering.
More important projects are owned by US Googlers.
4.0
Good Culture, Ambitious People
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
January 8, 2022
Pros: Good work culture, ambitious people, and a great company for a resume.
Cons: Not any, mostly not being productive sometimes for new employees.
- 5.0Great benefits and working environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesMarch 9, 2023Pros: Nice coworkers, free food, nice office.Cons: Currently paused PERM for anyone needing a green card.
- 4.0An above-average work environment in TaiwanSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanNovember 4, 2024Pros: Good benefits (vision, dental, vaccine, etc.). Good food team.Cons: Some teams have culture problems. DEI is overemphasized. Statement of support and a simplified hiring committee lowered the hiring bar, especially when the company over-hired during COVID. Software engineering has a lower salary market reference point than silicon engineering. More important projects are owned by US Googlers.
- 4.0Good Culture, Ambitious PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJanuary 8, 2022Pros: Good work culture, ambitious people, and a great company for a resume.Cons: Not any, mostly not being productive sometimes for new employees.
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