Process
I applied online and was contacted by a recruiter. We set up a phone conversation to outline the process. She was very friendly and gave me topics to review, such as CS fundamentals and algorithms.
A few weeks later, I had a phone interview while coding on a Google Doc. They asked me to solve a coding problem and talk through my thought process.
They decided not to continue, but told me to reapply next year.
Questions
Using your favorite programming language, manipulate strings to meet certain conditions. What is the most efficient way to do this?
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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
- 4.0Positive Company Experience So FarSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 26, 2025Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: Can't see any cons yet.
- 4.0Good Food, Chill Folks, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 14, 2024Pros: Food, pay, chill work-life balance, cool people.Cons: Slow growth, broken incentives, dinosaurs.
- 5.0Like a dreamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 2, 2018Pros: I have been at Google almost 2 years. Google is like heaven for a software engineer. I love contributing to the amazing products and learning from the best in the business. My coworkers are very supportive and positive, and my manager really cares about me and my goals.Cons: Lots of super smart people around you means that it’s easy to feel inferior. I’m learning to not focus on this and keep looking forward and getting better every day.
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