Process
I applied online, instead of through the school website. I applied for Data Analyst positions, but they gave me a coding/tech interview. I assumed that all interns had to be SWE before they were assigned to any specific positions.
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
Good work-life balance and impactful work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Bruno, California, United States
September 4, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance, nice people, good perks.
Cons: Not getting paid as high as other companies.
Not very good job security.
5.0
Bleeding Edge, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 29, 2014
Pros: Amazing technology. Great environment to learn in. High expectations. You need to be able to upramp quickly and come up to speed on emerging, bleeding-edge technologies in short order.
Cons: The hours can be very long.
Google has a strong "Not Invented Here" mentality.
So you will work with a lot of Google-only code. Everything from the development environment, build system, code review tool, and automated test tool are in-house only tools. They are all custom developed.
5.0
Amazing Work, Too Free
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 6, 2021
Pros: It's amazing, great, and good.
Cons: Too much freedom, free food.
- 5.0Good work-life balance and impactful workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Bruno, California, United StatesSeptember 4, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance, nice people, good perks.Cons: Not getting paid as high as other companies. Not very good job security.
- 5.0Bleeding Edge, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 29, 2014Pros: Amazing technology. Great environment to learn in. High expectations. You need to be able to upramp quickly and come up to speed on emerging, bleeding-edge technologies in short order.Cons: The hours can be very long. Google has a strong "Not Invented Here" mentality. So you will work with a lot of Google-only code. Everything from the development environment, build system, code review tool, and automated test tool are in-house only tools. They are all custom developed.
- 5.0Amazing Work, Too FreeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 6, 2021Pros: It's amazing, great, and good.Cons: Too much freedom, free food.
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