Process
I applied online.
Everything was ok, until in the middle of the interview process they called to tell me I did great in the interview but the job posting had been cancelled and was not needed anymore.
Questions
How to build a resilience system
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Google Solutions Architect role.
Success Rate
30%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral10%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Solutions Architect interview process.
Google Work Experiences
4.0
Great
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
London, England
December 20, 2025
Pros: I love the office and the good culture.
Cons: There were long hours and a lot of hierarchy.
5.0
A wonderful place to work, with exciting growth. The stories are true
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
November 28, 2019
Pros: - It's Google.
- Excellent pay, share in the company's growth through stock grants.
- Very transparent company.
- Interesting work.
Cons: Transparency can create noise. For example, a few political rabblerousers can get their message heard. Just learn how to ignore it.
4.0
Good Pay, Little Impact
Solutions Architect • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
September 21, 2024
Pros: Great pay, benefits, and internal learning experience.
Cons: It's basically impossible to have a meaningful impact as an individual contributor (IC).
- 4.0GreatSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandDecember 20, 2025Pros: I love the office and the good culture.Cons: There were long hours and a lot of hierarchy.
- 5.0A wonderful place to work, with exciting growth. The stories are trueSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeNorfolk, Virginia, United StatesNovember 28, 2019Pros: - It's Google. - Excellent pay, share in the company's growth through stock grants. - Very transparent company. - Interesting work.Cons: Transparency can create noise. For example, a few political rabblerousers can get their message heard. Just learn how to ignore it.
- 4.0Good Pay, Little ImpactSolutions Architect • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesSeptember 21, 2024Pros: Great pay, benefits, and internal learning experience.Cons: It's basically impossible to have a meaningful impact as an individual contributor (IC).
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