Process
A recruiter got in touch via campus recruiting. There was an online coding test with two problems, followed by a phone screen. I then got to the onsite interview. If you're a university student, sign up for the hour-long interview prep session that Google holds. It's pretty helpful and can ease stress about prepping.
Questions
The questions were like LeetCode Medium. There were a few graph-based problems. Know and understand some dynamic programming.
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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
- 3.0Good Pay, Terrible LocationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 17, 2021Pros: They pay well, and the ice cream at their cafes is delicious.Cons: Google is a controversial company. Mountain View is also terrible.
- 5.0Exceptional Experience, High CostSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2021Pros: Everything is great so far.Cons: Nothing to complain about, except for locating in a high cost of living standard kind of area.
- 4.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaJanuary 16, 2025Pros: Work-life balance Good teammates Great environment Future growth Good salaryCons: Difficult interview. Difficult to schedule an interview. Difficult to get the job. Difficult to get in. Difficult to make the resume shortlist.
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