Google pays extremely well and takes care of its employees (well, interns) and will make sure you are in an environment to succeed. Benefits are great as well.
It can be a fast-paced company at times. The team I was part of was somewhat full of engineers who unrealistically expected an intern to complete research with no prior experience.
Deadlines were very strict, code reviews were slow and nitpicky, and working extended hours/weekends was strongly encouraged by management.
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After a short introduction of myself, we immediately started discussing my latest project experiences. Based on that, I was asked to solve a data structures and algorithm problem. I had no difficulty with this task or with explaining the solving proc
I had two phone interviews. Both interviews consisted of coding for given problems. It was only coding; I wasn't asked about my research or areas of interest, even though I am a PhD candidate who mainly researches a specific topic.
Resume screening, online assessment, and two online interviews. I think it differs by location/country, but I found the OA to be easy (LC easy) and the interviews to be standard level (LC medium).
After a short introduction of myself, we immediately started discussing my latest project experiences. Based on that, I was asked to solve a data structures and algorithm problem. I had no difficulty with this task or with explaining the solving proc
I had two phone interviews. Both interviews consisted of coding for given problems. It was only coding; I wasn't asked about my research or areas of interest, even though I am a PhD candidate who mainly researches a specific topic.
Resume screening, online assessment, and two online interviews. I think it differs by location/country, but I found the OA to be easy (LC easy) and the interviews to be standard level (LC medium).