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Software Engineer Interview Experience

June 6, 2013
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I was contacted for the Software Engineer position at Google.

I received a call from an HR representative who asked me questions about data structures, algorithm complexity, and operating systems. The questions tested basic knowledge and were a little tricky.

Questions

Difference between RB trees and B trees?

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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.

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