Process
It was a really great experience. I liked it a lot. My interviewer was very kind and asked me many insightful questions. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd recommend that others apply.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Google?
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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
4.0
Great place, takes some getting used to
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 25, 2019
Pros: Great atmosphere.
Good benefits.
Competitive wages.
Cons: You MUST adjust. Failure to do so might result in unemployment.
5.0
Not very important. Ignore this
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 16, 2020
Pros: Good and great culture, people. Continue improving it.
Cons: Toxic and cutthroat environment. We need to improve on this.
4.0
Good place to learn, but not perfect
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 17, 2025
Pros: The company gives many chances to learn and grow.
Managers are helpful and answer questions quickly.
Coworkers are friendly and work together well.
The office is clean and has free snacks and coffee.
Cons: Sometimes the workload is too high, and deadlines are tight. Some departments have poor communication, which causes confusion. Management changes plans often, so it can be hard to keep up.
- 4.0Great place, takes some getting used toSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 25, 2019Pros: Great atmosphere. Good benefits. Competitive wages.Cons: You MUST adjust. Failure to do so might result in unemployment.
- 5.0Not very important. Ignore thisSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 16, 2020Pros: Good and great culture, people. Continue improving it.Cons: Toxic and cutthroat environment. We need to improve on this.
- 4.0Good place to learn, but not perfectSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 17, 2025Pros: The company gives many chances to learn and grow. Managers are helpful and answer questions quickly. Coworkers are friendly and work together well. The office is clean and has free snacks and coffee.Cons: Sometimes the workload is too high, and deadlines are tight. Some departments have poor communication, which causes confusion. Management changes plans often, so it can be hard to keep up.
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