No longer special
No longer special
Google used to be a really special place to work.
Over the years, it's become more and more a typical large company.
There are still lots of smart and motivated employees.
Empower employees to deliver on their visions. The longstanding "20% time" tradition has largely faded away.
These days, you're expected to spend your 20% time on something your manager approves of, and generally on something that contributes back to the company in a way that matches your job description, rather than on wild ideas that might or might not pan out.
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The interview consisted of three rounds, the final being the HR/resume round. In the first two rounds, they asked DSA questions. In the final round, they asked about the projects on the resume.
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
The process involved a phone interview followed by an onsite interview. The interview was super friendly. Even though the role was mechanically oriented, the interviewer was enthusiastic about my electrical engineering background. Overall, I wasn't c
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This was my first interview experience, and it was great. The interviewer was supportive and provided helpful guidance, especially when I got stuck. They encouraged me to think deeper and reach the solution.
Software Engineer (Internship)
Kānpur, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaJuly 1, 2023The interview consisted of three rounds, the final being the HR/resume round. In the first two rounds, they asked DSA questions. In the final round, they asked about the projects on the resume.
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Mountain View, California, United StatesApril 1, 2017The process involved a phone interview followed by an onsite interview. The interview was super friendly. Even though the role was mechanically oriented, the interviewer was enthusiastic about my electrical engineering background. Overall, I wasn't c
Sofware Developer Intern
IndiaJuly 1, 2024This was my first interview experience, and it was great. The interviewer was supportive and provided helpful guidance, especially when I got stuck. They encouraged me to think deeper and reach the solution.
