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Software Engineer Interview Experience

October 25, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

This was from the initial coding challenge received from Google.

The process is a 60-minute coding challenge where you are asked to solve two problems using whatever language you like. They offer a variety of options, including popular languages such as Java, Python, C, C++, and JavaScript.

They also provide a sample walkthrough before you begin, allowing you to get used to the platform.

Questions

Find the smallest number that can be generated by replacing two digits in an integer with one of the adjacent digits.

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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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