Process
I received an email from a recruiter saying they would like me to do a couple of technical phone interviews.
The interviews were two weeks later, and I received my decision about a week after that.
My recruiter was very kind and helpful. He responded quickly to emails and answered every question I had about the process.
Questions
I am bound by a non-disclosure agreement, so I cannot tell you the exact questions.
The first interview consisted of a couple of technical questions about programming languages and discrete math, and one programming question.
The second was entirely programming.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Google Summer Software role in United States.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their Summer Software roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Summer Software interview process in United States.
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