SWE Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
I was spotted by a recruiter after attending a Google event on campus at Michigan State.
I first did two HackerRank-type questions (but their proprietary version of it).
I then had two phone/Google Drive interviews with two separate Google engineers.
Questions
Check if two binary search trees have the same in-order traversal in logarithmic space complexity.
Measure the amount of water that would be collected in a given histogram if it rained over it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Google SWE role in Mountain View, California.
Success Rate
Google's interview process for their SWE roles in Mountain View, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's SWE interview process in Mountain View, California.
Google Work Experiences
- 2.0Good Perks, High StressSWE • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesApril 17, 2025Pros: Good food and perks: gym, classes, snacks.Cons: Too stressful and political: backbiting and aggressive deadlines.
- 5.0Great Pay, High PressureSWE • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 7, 2023Pros: Good pay with lots of RSUs.Cons: Lots of pressure and communication cost.
- 5.0Innovative, Fast-paced LearningSWE • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2021Pros: Very innovative company and a great learning experience.Cons: Fast-paced environment not for everybody.
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