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Software Engineer Interview Experience

November 6, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

On campus, it's a back-to-back interview.

First round: Ask a simple Java question, then ask about a mid-level coding question.

Second round: Just one easy, simple coding question.

Questions

  1. How to implement a start scenario for Candy Crush.

  2. How to make a sorted list from the exclusive elements of two lists.

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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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