Process
The interview was a fairly standard tech internship interview, with many difficult questions about programming concepts and algorithm design. The most challenging aspect was definitely the abstract questions.
Questions
How would you perform a breadth-first traversal?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 482 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral25%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Great Perks, Somewhat Restrictive
Software Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
September 25, 2022
Pros: Work environment
culture
gym
food
hours
Cons: You need to be part of the company.
5.0
This is a good company for anyone
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Uni
March 19, 2023
Pros: This is a good company for anyone, but not.
Cons: There are some lacking in this company.
4.0
Pioneering Tech, Ad Dependence
Sooftware Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: Innovation Leader – Google consistently pioneers cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud computing, search, and advertising.
Strong Brand & Market Share – Its dominance in search (over 90% market share globally) gives it unmatched visibility and influence.
Cons: Dependence on Ads – Over 75% of revenue still comes from advertising, making Google vulnerable to market shifts and regulatory changes.
Privacy Concerns – Ongoing criticism and scrutiny over data collection and user privacy have damaged its public trust in some regions.
- 5.0Great Perks, Somewhat RestrictiveSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesSeptember 25, 2022Pros: Work environment culture gym food hoursCons: You need to be part of the company.
- 5.0This is a good company for anyoneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeUniMarch 19, 2023Pros: This is a good company for anyone, but not.Cons: There are some lacking in this company.
- 4.0Pioneering Tech, Ad DependenceSooftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Innovation Leader – Google consistently pioneers cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud computing, search, and advertising. Strong Brand & Market Share – Its dominance in search (over 90% market share globally) gives it unmatched visibility and influence.Cons: Dependence on Ads – Over 75% of revenue still comes from advertising, making Google vulnerable to market shifts and regulatory changes. Privacy Concerns – Ongoing criticism and scrutiny over data collection and user privacy have damaged its public trust in some regions.
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