Process
I didn't feel fully respected by either of my two interviewers. One was crunching on ice while I was coding for them. Like, at a bare minimum, pay attention as I solve your problem?
Questions
Some basic list manipulation based on indexes, as well as a recursion puzzle.
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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
4.0
After years, they still care
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 14, 2023
Pros: - Actually dedicated to DEI.
- The coworkers are top of the field.
- Opportunity to work on many interesting problems.
- Significant support for medical and mental health leave.
Cons: - Increasing red tape over time.
- Visibility into the upper levels of management has disappeared, and feedback is often ignored.
- Focus on impact makes it hard to be rewarded for maintenance work.
4.0
Great people and environment, but high pressure
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 3, 2025
Pros: Great people, work environment, benefits, etc.
Cons: When it comes to projects, it seems to be quantity over quality, which amounts to high pressure and low satisfaction. It feels unfocused.
5.0
Amazing Teamwork, No Cons!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 24, 2023
Pros: El trabajo en equipo es de lo mejor.
Cons: None to mention at the moment.
- 4.0After years, they still careSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 14, 2023Pros: - Actually dedicated to DEI. - The coworkers are top of the field. - Opportunity to work on many interesting problems. - Significant support for medical and mental health leave.Cons: - Increasing red tape over time. - Visibility into the upper levels of management has disappeared, and feedback is often ignored. - Focus on impact makes it hard to be rewarded for maintenance work.
- 4.0Great people and environment, but high pressureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 3, 2025Pros: Great people, work environment, benefits, etc.Cons: When it comes to projects, it seems to be quantity over quality, which amounts to high pressure and low satisfaction. It feels unfocused.
- 5.0Amazing Teamwork, No Cons!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 24, 2023Pros: El trabajo en equipo es de lo mejor.Cons: None to mention at the moment.
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