Process
Firstly, the interviewee asked you to tell about an interesting project you did.
Then, the interviewee asked one algorithm question and tested your coding skills.
The interviewee didn't care about basic knowledge; they only cared if you could finish the coding question.
Questions
the number of boomerangs
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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
Nothing is a con
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 29, 2021
Pros: Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro.
Cons: nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing.nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing.
4.0
Friendly Atmosphere, Capitalist Edge
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 21, 2020
Pros: - Really nice and friendly atmosphere.
Cons: - A bit of capitalism vibe.
4.0
Great WLB, less impactful work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
September 27, 2025
Pros: Best WLB among all Google offices, in my opinion.
Cons: Zurich can be boring. Work can be boring as well, due to less impact and overall low priority.
- 5.0Nothing is a conSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 29, 2021Pros: Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro. Everything is a pro.Cons: nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing.nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing.nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing. nothing.
- 4.0Friendly Atmosphere, Capitalist EdgeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsJune 21, 2020Pros: - Really nice and friendly atmosphere.Cons: - A bit of capitalism vibe.
- 4.0Great WLB, less impactful workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeZürich, Zürich, SwitzerlandSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Best WLB among all Google offices, in my opinion.Cons: Zurich can be boring. Work can be boring as well, due to less impact and overall low priority.
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