Process
Two rounds of VO.
The first technical question was a 2D dynamic programming, and the second is a simple hash map tracking time stamps.
The first question is more difficult.
After providing the solution, there is a dry run and follow-up optimization questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 151 interview experiences for the Google SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral36%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
5.0
Helpful People, Great Growth
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 7, 2022
Pros: Great people, always very helpful when reaching out (e.g., coffee chats). Great work-life balance. Interesting work, lots of opportunities to learn and grow.
Cons: Can't really think of any :)
4.0
Cool Office, Hard Work
SWE Intern • Current Employee
August 1, 2022
Pros: Thumbs up. Okay. Cool office.
Cons: Competitive nature. Hard, hard, hard.
4.0
Is it worth interning at Google?
SWE Intern • Former Employee
November 22, 2022
Pros: Extremely helpful team members, insightful interactions with the team manager.
Cons: Worked remotely, though the experience was smooth enough. I would have loved to work in the office.
- 5.0Helpful People, Great GrowthSWE Intern • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2022Pros: Great people, always very helpful when reaching out (e.g., coffee chats). Great work-life balance. Interesting work, lots of opportunities to learn and grow.Cons: Can't really think of any :)
- 4.0Cool Office, Hard WorkSWE Intern • Current EmployeeAugust 1, 2022Pros: Thumbs up. Okay. Cool office.Cons: Competitive nature. Hard, hard, hard.
- 4.0Is it worth interning at Google?SWE Intern • Former EmployeeNovember 22, 2022Pros: Extremely helpful team members, insightful interactions with the team manager.Cons: Worked remotely, though the experience was smooth enough. I would have loved to work in the office.
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