Software Engineering Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
I was interviewed through an employee referral. The company sent me an email and scheduled two phone interviews. The phone interviews used Google Docs for shared coding. The interviewer would ask questions, and I would write algorithms or code in the Google Doc. The questions were not difficult, but due to accents, I didn't communicate well with one of the interviewers, an Indian woman. I guess that's why I failed the interview.
Questions
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A log has a start time and an end time. Sort logs by start time.
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Algorithm question, solved by the union-find set.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineering role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Google's Software Engineering interview process in Austin, Texas.
Google Work Experiences
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 3, 2024Pros: Great coworkers and interesting problems to solve.Cons: I wish we had the opportunity for fully remote work.
- 5.0Good software companySoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 22, 2025Pros: Benefits, good salary, no real cons.Cons: No real cons for now.
- 3.0Good projects, good people, but lots of chaosSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 2, 2025Pros: - You get to work with smart people. - If you're on the right team, you can work on cutting-edge tech.Cons: - Too many reorgs and shifting priorities recently. - Work-life balance is not as good as it used to be, but the extra effort also often goes unrecognized.
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