Process
Phone Interview
Questions
Given K files and N machines, where N is much larger than K.
Given the function long sum(int fileID, int machineID) which uses a particular machine to calculate the sum of a file.
Question: Write a function that calculates the sum of all files.
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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
Great Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
October 21, 2025
Pros: I spent a short time there but had a great time. People were amazing. Work-life balance was perfect.
Cons: Lots of bureaucracy and overhead.
5.0
Inclusive Growth, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
September 23, 2019
Pros: Google focuses a lot on inclusive culture, to make sure (or try to make sure) people of different genders, races, etc., are treated equally. Also, Google has a strong focus on people's growth, with many open resources, which is a good place to start a career.
Cons: The promotion system is generally slow. Since there are so many teams, one may need to work hard to find a real problem to solve.
4.0
Good Working Conditions
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Alabaster, Alabama, United States
August 29, 2023
Pros: Benefits, good pay, and vacation days.
Cons: Overworked, bad food quality, gross toilets.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceOctober 21, 2025Pros: I spent a short time there but had a great time. People were amazing. Work-life balance was perfect.Cons: Lots of bureaucracy and overhead.
- 5.0Inclusive Growth, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesSeptember 23, 2019Pros: Google focuses a lot on inclusive culture, to make sure (or try to make sure) people of different genders, races, etc., are treated equally. Also, Google has a strong focus on people's growth, with many open resources, which is a good place to start a career.Cons: The promotion system is generally slow. Since there are so many teams, one may need to work hard to find a real problem to solve.
- 4.0Good Working ConditionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAlabaster, Alabama, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: Benefits, good pay, and vacation days.Cons: Overworked, bad food quality, gross toilets.
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