Process
First, an online coding challenge (90 minutes, 2 questions: easy to medium level).
Then, a phone interview using a shared Google Doc, with one coding question (mine was about DFS and backtracking).
Finally, an onsite interview consisting of 4 technical rounds (coding, algorithm, fundamentals, system design) and 1 lunch interview.
Failed 2 weeks after the onsite interview.
Questions
A dynamic programming question; details not recalled.
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Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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