Process
I was first contacted by email and asked to fill out a form for my interests and preferences.
I then had two 45-minute technical interviews over the phone, with live coding on Google Docs.
The process was quick, and everyone involved was really helpful and friendly.
Questions
Typical coding interview questions on topics such as algorithms. I indicated that my preferred language was C, so all questions were in that language.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 123 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral24%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Best place in the world
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 7, 2008
Pros: Simply a great place to work. There are plenty of videos and articles about how Google is the best place to work, and it's all true.
Cons: None, at all. Seriously. If anything, they provide such a great work environment that I don't want to leave... ever.
4.0
Still a good company, but may not be the best anymore
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
September 12, 2008
Pros: Cutting-edge technology, a famous brand, and good food. The good weather here in Mountain View, CA is also a good reason.
If you are tired of the free food here, go get some decent dinners on Castro Street nearby.
You can also learn a lot from tech talks, open days, the MoMA, and the code tree itself. Google's codebase may not be the biggest, but its quality is the best in the world.
Cons: It is a good place for college graduates, but it may not be good for ambitious people. The decision to quit is difficult because of the perks, the good food, and the admiration from people around you when they know you are a Googler. But there is a reason for so many talented people to leave this company...
5.0
Great program that helped me become a better developer
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
October 1, 2020
Pros: 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.
- 5.0Best place in the worldSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2008Pros: Simply a great place to work. There are plenty of videos and articles about how Google is the best place to work, and it's all true.Cons: None, at all. Seriously. If anything, they provide such a great work environment that I don't want to leave... ever.
- 4.0Still a good company, but may not be the best anymoreSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 12, 2008Pros: Cutting-edge technology, a famous brand, and good food. The good weather here in Mountain View, CA is also a good reason. If you are tired of the free food here, go get some decent dinners on Castro Street nearby. You can also learn a lot from tech talks, open days, the MoMA, and the code tree itself. Google's codebase may not be the biggest, but its quality is the best in the world.Cons: It is a good place for college graduates, but it may not be good for ambitious people. The decision to quit is difficult because of the perks, the good food, and the admiration from people around you when they know you are a Googler. But there is a reason for so many talented people to leave this company...
- 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.
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