Process
The hiring process was pretty good.
I was recruited, so I had a slightly different pathway, but the recruiter was always on top of things, and response time was quick.
Questions
Low-level systems questions, non-traditional questions.
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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
Amazing perks, but be careful not to burn out
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 2, 2018
Pros: The perks (food, gym, offsite activities) are simply amazing. Great pay. Great culture.
Cons: It can be difficult to maintain a good work-life balance.
4.0
Great Pay, Tough Expectations
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
August 25, 2020
Pros: Google pays extremely well and takes care of its employees (well, interns) and will make sure you are in an environment to succeed. Benefits are great as well.
Cons: It can be a fast-paced company at times. The team I was part of was somewhat full of engineers who unrealistically expected an intern to complete research with no prior experience.
Deadlines were very strict, code reviews were slow and nitpicky, and working extended hours/weekends was strongly encouraged by management.
5.0
The Best Place to Work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
July 12, 2015
Pros: Independence to work, very "do what shows results" and data-driven. I trust Google to lead us into the future.
Cons: It's a large company, and most innovation is by acquisition.
- 5.0Amazing perks, but be careful not to burn outSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2018Pros: The perks (food, gym, offsite activities) are simply amazing. Great pay. Great culture.Cons: It can be difficult to maintain a good work-life balance.
- 4.0Great Pay, Tough ExpectationsSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeAugust 25, 2020Pros: Google pays extremely well and takes care of its employees (well, interns) and will make sure you are in an environment to succeed. Benefits are great as well.Cons: It can be a fast-paced company at times. The team I was part of was somewhat full of engineers who unrealistically expected an intern to complete research with no prior experience. Deadlines were very strict, code reviews were slow and nitpicky, and working extended hours/weekends was strongly encouraged by management.
- 5.0The Best Place to WorkSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 12, 2015Pros: Independence to work, very "do what shows results" and data-driven. I trust Google to lead us into the future.Cons: It's a large company, and most innovation is by acquisition.
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