Software Engineer Interview Experience - Waterloo, Canada
September 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
This was a phone interview.
First, the interviewer very briefly introduced himself and then quickly got into the coding problems.
After around 45 minutes of coding, the interview came to an end with the interviewee having a chance to ask questions.
Questions
They typically asked one to two coding questions with several follow-ups.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in Waterloo, Ontario.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Waterloo, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive86%
Neutral5%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in Waterloo, Ontario.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Working at Google
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
December 20, 2020
Pros: Lots of talented people to learn from.
Cons: Very structural, hard to be creative.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
April 1, 2023
Pros: Great place to work and learn.
Cons: Recent layoffs were very difficult for company morale.
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
August 24, 2014
Pros: As a leader in the software industry, this company offers you achievement and makes you excited about the things you are doing. It provides you with various kinds of training. You have a chance to learn skills in different fields, which is very helpful for your development.
Cons: I don't see there are any obvious drawbacks. This company has a good work/life balance and provides learning opportunities internally. Maybe a pity is that time is too short to consume what the company provides you with every day.
- 5.0Working at GoogleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaDecember 20, 2020Pros: Lots of talented people to learn from.Cons: Very structural, hard to be creative.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaApril 1, 2023Pros: Great place to work and learn.Cons: Recent layoffs were very difficult for company morale.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaAugust 24, 2014Pros: As a leader in the software industry, this company offers you achievement and makes you excited about the things you are doing. It provides you with various kinds of training. You have a chance to learn skills in different fields, which is very helpful for your development.Cons: I don't see there are any obvious drawbacks. This company has a good work/life balance and provides learning opportunities internally. Maybe a pity is that time is too short to consume what the company provides you with every day.
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