Process
The overall experience was very boring.
The culture fit interviewer seemed disinterested and out of touch with the company.
One interviewer had prepared a question based on Java, but he didn't want to ask it when I mentioned I was stronger in C++, even though I was prepared to attempt it. He then made up a question on the spot, which was poorly conceived.
Questions
Design a locking mechanism for a distributed system.
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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
- 5.0Incredible company with the best culture and benefits I've experiencedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaSeptember 17, 2023Pros: Smart and conscientious team members. Offers an incredible lifestyle: amazing food, events, aesthetic offices.Cons: Work can be boring. Promotion largely depends on how much money you made the company.
- 5.0Smart, Helpful Team, But WfhSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2020Pros: The people you are working with are very helpful, cooperative, and know their things. It is also very cool that people around you have invented some of the cornerstones of other areas.Cons: Work from home because of COVID.
- 5.0Great Place, Nothing BadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 19, 2022Pros: Great place to work overall.Cons: Nothing bad to note for now.
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