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%
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
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Straight forward, LC style. Dynamic programming question, think about something like knapsack problem. Recruiter reached out and did a phone screen. Recruiter was very quick at scheduling the interview and getting the feedback in time.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
The Google interview process starts with an initial resume review and recruiter screening, followed by rigorous technical rounds that test coding skills, data structures, algorithms, and sometimes system design through whiteboard or online exercises, alongside behavioral questions to assess cultural fit. The onsite (or virtual onsite) stage involves multiple sessions in a single day, each focused on different technical or soft skill areas. Final candidate feedback is reviewed by a hiring committee before proceeding to team matching and, ultimately, extending an offer.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Jan 2025
Interview
The interview consisted of a technical round and a Googler round, which is a combined HR and manager interview. The technical round had a time limit but the interviewers were ready to give me some more time to solve the problem.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical interview consisted of DSA questions of difficult level