Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 38 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Software Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
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The interview process was fairly standard and followed a common structure. It started with a brief introduction, followed by some questions about my background and experience. The interviewer seemed friendly and professional. Overall, it was a straightforward and smooth experience with no major surprises. Everything went pretty much as expected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to talk about a time I worked on a team project and how I handled challenges. It was a typical behavioral question aimed at understanding my collaboration and problem-solving skills. I gave a general answer, and they seemed satisfied. It wasn’t anything unexpected or particularly difficult to answer.
similar to other questions i saw on leetcode. i answered the first one and did not finish the second question. overrall the interview process was okay. also there were some CV questions
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Google (Sydney) in Apr 2025
Interview
After submitting your resume, you'll typically receive an email within one to two weeks asking you to book a 30-minute call through the TA's calendar. Usually, a week later, you'll be scheduled for a technical interview.
For backend engineers, the later stages include a 45-minute Googleyness and Leadership interview and a 45-minute Coding and Algorithms interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you briefly introduce yourself? / Walk me through your resume.
Why are you interested in this role?
Why do you want to work at Google?
What do you know about our company/product/business model?
What attracted you to apply for this position?
Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
What are you looking for in your next role?
Why did you leave your previous job?