Process
I received an email from a recruiter requesting a recent resume.
I sent her the resume, and she gave me some tips on how to improve it.
I sent her the updated resume, and she scheduled a phone interview.
I passed that one and she scheduled another phone interview, which I did not pass.
Questions
They asked two standard CS questions on my first phone interview and a harder one on my second phone interview.
- Dictionary manipulation / handling of duplicates
- Reverse linked list (first phone interview)
- Non-standard game strategy question (second phone interview)
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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
- 5.0Not a place to coast, not going to burn you outSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2024Pros: Great people who are role models. You'll find positive drivers to get the work done. Perks are useful. I have less worry about my life since I can mostly find help from Google perks (such as legal, medical, and child care).Cons: It's not sure if that's a con, since people are using their time so efficiently and are unwilling to waste other's or their own time. It's harder to build relationships with others.
- 5.0Rewarding Work, Strong ConnectionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 20, 2023Pros: I made great connections inside.Cons: It was a lot of work.
- 4.0VGSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 11, 2021Pros: Good compensation, work-life balance.Cons: Perf season is not fun.
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