Process
I sent in my application through their website, and soon I was in contact with a recruiter.
I then gave my availability, and had three phone interviews a month later. Each interview was about 45 minutes long, with a 15-minute break in between each.
They were all nice, but they didn't really spend any time getting to know me; they just went straight into the questions. The interview questions were fair and challenging.
Questions
Describe a function that would remove duplicate lines in a text file.
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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
- 5.0Good for a big companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 31, 2022Pros: Solid pay, reliable as a large company. It doesn't always translate, but many people in the organization do care a lot.Cons: Team matters a lot. A company is huge, so switching teams can completely change the experience. Slow to develop and promote.
- 5.0High Learning, High PressureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBucharest, Bucuresti, RomaniaSeptember 28, 2025Pros: A lot of knowledge that you can absorb.Cons: Too much task in a limited time.
- 5.0Just a review for UnlockSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDhaka, BangladeshJune 6, 2021Pros: Excellent for work. People are great.Cons: Nothing cons about Google life.
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