Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
November 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Standard procedure after applying online.
This includes:
- A coding sample (2 problems in 90 minutes).
- Two final-round phone calls, each 45 minutes long, with a Google employee and using Google Docs.
Small surveys and questionnaires regarding logistics are also included, but the focus is primarily on the technical aspects of the interview.
Questions
Signed an NDA, but it's technical in nature. Data Structures and Algorithms FTW.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 535 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
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
4.0
Pleasant environment with no negatives noted
Software Engineer (Internship) • Former Employee
Mountain View, CA
June 18, 2026
Pros: It was a pleasant environment.
Cons: It was good. I personally didn't feel anything bad about the role or the company.
4.0
Good work-life balance, but top-down management limits impact
Software Engineer (Internship) • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, CA
September 24, 2026
Pros: There is a good work-life balance, and they provide food.
Cons: Very top-down management, with less impact.
5.0
Supportive culture with great work-life balance
Software Engineer (Internship) • Former Employee
Warsaw, Masovia
July 22, 2026
Pros: Support.
Work-life balance.
Culture.
Cons: There are no cons, and I recommend it.
- 4.0Pleasant environment with no negatives notedSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeMountain View, CAJune 18, 2026Pros: It was a pleasant environment.Cons: It was good. I personally didn't feel anything bad about the role or the company.
- 4.0Good work-life balance, but top-down management limits impactSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CASeptember 24, 2026Pros: There is a good work-life balance, and they provide food.Cons: Very top-down management, with less impact.
- 5.0Supportive culture with great work-life balanceSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeWarsaw, MasoviaJuly 22, 2026Pros: Support. Work-life balance. Culture.Cons: There are no cons, and I recommend it.
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