Process
I first applied online and didn't hear back for two weeks. Then, I had an internal referral at Google. Once my referrer asked for my resume and updated it in the database, I was contacted by a recruiter.
I then did two back-to-back phone interviews, but received an email the next day stating they would not move forward further.
Questions
Design a function and an efficient data structure to compute the inner product of two sparse vectors.
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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
- 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...
- 5.0GOOD BETTER BESTSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeNovember 28, 2022Pros: Advancing and pushing forward for more development.Cons: More research and employment to grow the sector.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 28, 2023Pros: Good benefits. Great people. Awesome food.Cons: The process for new feature development is too complicated. Leadership is not good.
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