Software Engineering Intern I Interview Experience - United States
November 2, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Online coding challenge with two easy questions, followed by a phone interview on Google Docs with one medium-level question focused on basic DSA concepts.
I proceeded to a final round and then to host matching, where no one picked me up.
Questions
BFS and DFS questions mostly
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google Software Engineering Intern I role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Google's Software Engineering Intern I interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Good culture, good benefits, good work
Software Engineering Intern I • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 25, 2025
Pros: WLB, blameless post-mortem culture, fun intern project
Cons: Bad gyms. Need more New York office openings.
4.0
Pioneering Tech, Ad Dependence
Sooftware Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: Innovation Leader – Google consistently pioneers cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud computing, search, and advertising.
Strong Brand & Market Share – Its dominance in search (over 90% market share globally) gives it unmatched visibility and influence.
Cons: Dependence on Ads – Over 75% of revenue still comes from advertising, making Google vulnerable to market shifts and regulatory changes.
Privacy Concerns – Ongoing criticism and scrutiny over data collection and user privacy have damaged its public trust in some regions.
4.0
Exploring Unknown, Occasional Inconvenience
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Usab, United States
September 11, 2024
Pros: Learn, exchange culture, and explore the unknown.
Cons: It may cause inconvenience to some people.
- 5.0Good culture, good benefits, good workSoftware Engineering Intern I • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 25, 2025Pros: WLB, blameless post-mortem culture, fun intern projectCons: Bad gyms. Need more New York office openings.
- 4.0Pioneering Tech, Ad DependenceSooftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Innovation Leader – Google consistently pioneers cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud computing, search, and advertising. Strong Brand & Market Share – Its dominance in search (over 90% market share globally) gives it unmatched visibility and influence.Cons: Dependence on Ads – Over 75% of revenue still comes from advertising, making Google vulnerable to market shifts and regulatory changes. Privacy Concerns – Ongoing criticism and scrutiny over data collection and user privacy have damaged its public trust in some regions.
- 4.0Exploring Unknown, Occasional InconvenienceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeUsab, United StatesSeptember 11, 2024Pros: Learn, exchange culture, and explore the unknown.Cons: It may cause inconvenience to some people.
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