Process
I applied via the Google career website.
I then completed an online assessment with a few DS&A problems.
I then completed two back-to-back interviews, with one DS&A problem each.
Questions
It was a Data Structures and Algorithms style question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 58 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
34%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive69%
Neutral29%
Negative2%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Exceptional Learning Experience
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 24, 2021
Pros: Great experience learning from the top in the field.
Cons: None I can think of.
4.0
Hip, fun place to work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
March 13, 2021
Pros: People are really nice. There's lots to do.
Cons: A lot of projects might not fit your interest.
5.0
Great learning experience with strong mentorship and real project ownership
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
October 20, 2025
Pros: Supportive and approachable teammates who value collaboration.
Cons: Some meetings or processes are optimized for full-timers, not interns.
- 5.0Exceptional Learning ExperienceSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 24, 2021Pros: Great experience learning from the top in the field.Cons: None I can think of.
- 4.0Hip, fun place to workSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2021Pros: People are really nice. There's lots to do.Cons: A lot of projects might not fit your interest.
- 5.0Great learning experience with strong mentorship and real project ownershipSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandOctober 20, 2025Pros: Supportive and approachable teammates who value collaboration.Cons: Some meetings or processes are optimized for full-timers, not interns.
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