Process
I was sent a link to an online coding test, after which I was contacted about a phone interview. I ended up doing two rounds of phone coding interviews before being declined.
Questions
String processing/ pattern finding.
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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
2.0
Excellent place for an internship, not so well for full time
Software Engineering • Former Employee
November 23, 2017
Pros: - Really fun place.
- Very good benefits (free food, gym, massage, monthly bus ticket, events).
- Smart people all around.
- Good SWE practices.
- Good compensation and good career opportunities.
Cons: Everyone is on their own (no teamwork), and your teammates really don't care about you (although they try hard to look like they do, which is "extremely" bad).
Google becomes the only thing in your life after some time; they try to make you live on campus by strategically providing everything you need, resulting in a bad work/life balance.
People are not passionate about what they do; most of them are actually bored, which affects you as well after some time.
Most projects have little impact or provide little real-life value.
All in all, it's definitely not a place for people with an entrepreneurial mindset.
3.0
Moderate choice for talented SWE nowadays
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 4, 2024
Pros: Good benefits, such as stock/401k and free food.
Cons: Bad for immigration if you need I-140 or PERM.
3.0
Great Community, Too Much Work
Software Engineering • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 10, 2022
Pros: Pros:
* Community events
* Helpful people all around
Cons: Cons:
* Working 24/7
* Doesn't seem like they like positive reinforcement
- 2.0Excellent place for an internship, not so well for full timeSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeNovember 23, 2017Pros: - Really fun place. - Very good benefits (free food, gym, massage, monthly bus ticket, events). - Smart people all around. - Good SWE practices. - Good compensation and good career opportunities.Cons: Everyone is on their own (no teamwork), and your teammates really don't care about you (although they try hard to look like they do, which is "extremely" bad). Google becomes the only thing in your life after some time; they try to make you live on campus by strategically providing everything you need, resulting in a bad work/life balance. People are not passionate about what they do; most of them are actually bored, which affects you as well after some time. Most projects have little impact or provide little real-life value. All in all, it's definitely not a place for people with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- 3.0Moderate choice for talented SWE nowadaysSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 4, 2024Pros: Good benefits, such as stock/401k and free food.Cons: Bad for immigration if you need I-140 or PERM.
- 3.0Great Community, Too Much WorkSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2022Pros: Pros: * Community events * Helpful people all aroundCons: Cons: * Working 24/7 * Doesn't seem like they like positive reinforcement
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