Process
It was done through a video call. I didn't do as well as I expected; however, the interviewer was kind and understood my nervousness. They gave me some valuable feedback that will help me in the long run.
Questions
As much as I expected standard interview questions, I was surprised to be asked more about the hobbies I mentioned. We established common interests.
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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
Great Team, Amazing Food!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boulder, Colorado, United States
October 12, 2014
Pros: The Boulder office is a tight-knit group of passionate, empathic people.
Good pay.
Good people.
Good food.
Reasonable working hours.
Only breakfast and lunch are served at the Boulder office, which is one of the things that makes the Boulder office so relaxed. It doesn't seem like people feel the need to stay until the late hours of the night, although you're totally welcome to if you like. Just do your work, get along with your coworkers, and everyone is happy.
Cons: Sometimes the work was too interesting, and my coffee would become cold before I could drink it.
5.0
Amazing Team, Slow Development
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 22, 2023
Pros: Culture and team is amazing.
Cons: The speed and execution of development.
4.0
Great Pay, Overworked Engineer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 20, 2025
Pros: Great pay and benefits.
Interesting work.
Cons: Overworked.
Hard to get ahead with the politics.
- 5.0Great Team, Amazing Food!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesOctober 12, 2014Pros: The Boulder office is a tight-knit group of passionate, empathic people. Good pay. Good people. Good food. Reasonable working hours. Only breakfast and lunch are served at the Boulder office, which is one of the things that makes the Boulder office so relaxed. It doesn't seem like people feel the need to stay until the late hours of the night, although you're totally welcome to if you like. Just do your work, get along with your coworkers, and everyone is happy.Cons: Sometimes the work was too interesting, and my coffee would become cold before I could drink it.
- 5.0Amazing Team, Slow DevelopmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 22, 2023Pros: Culture and team is amazing.Cons: The speed and execution of development.
- 4.0Great Pay, Overworked EngineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 20, 2025Pros: Great pay and benefits. Interesting work.Cons: Overworked. Hard to get ahead with the politics.
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