I had an initial phone call to discuss my interests.
Then, a new recruiter emailed me to schedule a technical interview.
Afterwards, yet another technical recruiter called me by phone to conduct a phone interview over Google Docs.
It was a good experience. The questions were hard, but not overwhelmingly so. My questions literally came from the book "Programming Pearls."
So, after you brush up on your algorithms, go read "Programming Pearls."
In the end, Google did not offer me a position. It was a very interesting experience that taught me a lot.
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Google Software Engineering: New Grad role in Mountain View, California.
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering: New Grad roles in Mountain View, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineering: New Grad interview process in Mountain View, California.