Process
I initially applied for the EP program, and the recruiter contacted me soon after.
I went through two rounds of technical interviews, coding on a Google Doc.
After two weeks, the recruiter contacted me, saying I would be a better fit for the traditional SWE intern pool and would have another technical interview.
Around two weeks after this last interview, my recruiter contacted me saying I had made it to host matching. A host contacted me within a week, and the day after, I received my offer.
Questions
Standard data structure and algorithm questions. Nothing too special.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
- 3.0Good projects, good people, but lots of chaosSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 2, 2025Pros: - You get to work with smart people. - If you're on the right team, you can work on cutting-edge tech.Cons: - Too many reorgs and shifting priorities recently. - Work-life balance is not as good as it used to be, but the extra effort also often goes unrecognized.
- 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...
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 3, 2024Pros: Great coworkers and interesting problems to solve.Cons: I wish we had the opportunity for fully remote work.
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