Process
During a phone interview, I was asked to design a restaurant booking system.
I had to define the design goals and schema of the database.
After that, they asked me questions about myself.
I didn't receive an offer due to a hiring freeze.
Questions
Design a restaurant booking system.
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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
(Still) A Great Company to Work For
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 6, 2022
Pros: - People are amazing (smart, friendly, helpful)
- Interesting projects
- A lot of learning opportunities
- Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Leadership is approachable
Cons: Cost-cutting efforts reflect in small changes (e.g., quality of cafe food or snacks).
There is a lot of "red tape" (projects require many approvals to get launched).
Bottom-up innovation is not a thing anymore; the direction is mostly set by leadership.
4.0
Great Perks, Lacking Creativity
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 20, 2024
Pros: culture, salary, free food, smart people
Cons: I did not think it was creative.
4.0
Great food, good compensation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
February 6, 2024
Pros: As an expat, it's always great that I can get high-quality food at the office. I don't have to worry about food and can focus on work.
Cons: We're in a cost-saving time. You might not get a lot of a raise.
- 5.0(Still) A Great Company to Work ForSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2022Pros: - People are amazing (smart, friendly, helpful) - Interesting projects - A lot of learning opportunities - Benefits - Work-life balance - Leadership is approachableCons: Cost-cutting efforts reflect in small changes (e.g., quality of cafe food or snacks). There is a lot of "red tape" (projects require many approvals to get launched). Bottom-up innovation is not a thing anymore; the direction is mostly set by leadership.
- 4.0Great Perks, Lacking CreativitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 20, 2024Pros: culture, salary, free food, smart peopleCons: I did not think it was creative.
- 4.0Great food, good compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, Taiwan, TaiwanFebruary 6, 2024Pros: As an expat, it's always great that I can get high-quality food at the office. I don't have to worry about food and can focus on work.Cons: We're in a cost-saving time. You might not get a lot of a raise.
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