Process
The interviewer was late. They presented only one coding problem, which did not make much sense and they were unable to explain it clearly.
After the interview concluded, I searched for the problem online and found it. It was a problem taken from an online source, but it had been made confusing.
Questions
Python coding question on Google Docs.
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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
Simply Outstanding, Nothing To Change
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
February 26, 2025
Pros: All is really, really good.
Cons: There is nothing to add.
4.0
Honest Insights, Biased Reviews
Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 9, 2025
Pros: Employee Insights – Real experiences from current and former Googlers.
Salary Transparency – Detailed pay, bonuses, and benefits info.
Interview Prep – Sample questions and interview processes.
Company Culture Overview – Ratings on work-life balance, diversity, etc.
Anonymous Posting – Encourages more honest and open feedback.
Cons: Biased Reviews – Can be too positive or overly negative.
Lack of Verification – Not all reviewers are confirmed employees.
Outdated Data – Old reviews may not reflect current reality.
Generalized Feedback – Doesn’t always represent all teams or offices.
Company Influence – Encouraged reviews may skew results positively.
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5.0
Great Pay, Tough Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 18, 2020
Pros: Competitive salary and employment benefits
Cons: Long work hours and difficult work.
- 5.0Simply Outstanding, Nothing To ChangeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandFebruary 26, 2025Pros: All is really, really good.Cons: There is nothing to add.
- 4.0Honest Insights, Biased ReviewsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 9, 2025Pros: Employee Insights – Real experiences from current and former Googlers. Salary Transparency – Detailed pay, bonuses, and benefits info. Interview Prep – Sample questions and interview processes. Company Culture Overview – Ratings on work-life balance, diversity, etc. Anonymous Posting – Encourages more honest and open feedback.Cons: Biased Reviews – Can be too positive or overly negative. Lack of Verification – Not all reviewers are confirmed employees. Outdated Data – Old reviews may not reflect current reality. Generalized Feedback – Doesn’t always represent all teams or offices. Company Influence – Encouraged reviews may skew results positively. Let me know if you'd like this in a visual format.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 18, 2020Pros: Competitive salary and employment benefitsCons: Long work hours and difficult work.
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