Phone interview:
Tech screen with a coding question using a shared coding editor and a video call with the hiring team to go over the question and its solution in detail. You will also need to run and test the code to ensure it passes the test cases they have preset for it.
It was based on common LeetCode problems, but presented in a novel way, creating a new question with the same underlying pattern. I would say it was a hard-level question, which was not easy to solve within the allocated time limit and under interview pressure.
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Google SW Engineer role in United States.
Google's interview process for their SW Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's SW Engineer interview process in United States.