Software Engineering Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
I contacted the recruiter at the college career fair in September. We communicated via email to set up two back-to-back phone screens, each 45 minutes long.
After the interviews, I was informed that my application was pending approval from the hiring team. I then waited about four weeks to hear back with a final answer and receive an official offer letter.
The entire process was smooth, albeit a bit slow.
Questions
I signed an NDA, so I won't share specifics.
The interview basically consisted of two algorithm questions and some discussion of data structures. It's definitely important to know how to analyze the asymptotic complexity of the solutions you write.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineering role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Boston, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineering interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Google Work Experiences
- 4.0Great benefits. The people depend on the groupSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 17, 2008Pros: Everyone knows they have great benefits. Apart from that, they also have an amazing amount of resources, excellent process guidelines, and great information sources to improve in your work. The people are really talented, and most are willing to help you. If you land in a good group, you'll have a dream job. If not, you'll be stuck in a regular job, but it will still have a lot of great things attached to it, so how is it worse or different than other jobs? The food is as great or better than what people say about it. The weather in Mountain View also helps.Cons: People really do feel entitled. I've seen some of the pettiest, most childish, and selfish behavior from Googlers. Of course, they're not all like that, but it can get embarrassing to watch. Also, some groups really do behave like a bunch of college freshmen or even preschoolers. For people who have a few more years of experience, I doubt they will find this to be a comfortable work environment. Some people really do consider themselves to be superior to others just because they work there.
- 5.0Great program that helped me become a better developerSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2020Pros: Great communication in the team. Learning is emphasized as a key part of the program. Projects are impactful.Cons: I didn't experience any cons.
- 4.0Good Perks, Long CommuteSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeJanuary 14, 2023Pros: The food and employee benefits are very good.Cons: It is a long commute for me.
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