Process
Very slow process (took months after applying in early August), but recruiters were courteous throughout and updated me appropriately.
Two back-to-back phone interviews followed by an additional phone interview (my initial performance was likely borderline).
Questions
Standard CS interview questions, nothing unusually difficult. Just be sure to have practiced enough to be able to give a "perfect interview"--solving the problems quickly, optimally, and with clean code/good communication.
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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
- 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.
- 4.0Review on GoogleSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 29, 2024Pros: A good salary for all employees.Cons: Lack of free time activity
- 4.0Flexible Hours, Low PaySoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeAdelaide, South Australia, AustraliaJune 4, 2022Pros: Flexible work time and comfortable environmentCons: Low salary and difficult to promote.
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