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Google Software Engineer Interview Experience

Google · Entry level

ResultRejected
Timespan4 weeks
DifficultyDifficult
Rounds3

Interview process

The process focused on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving. The interviewers were professional, and I was able to explain my approach. I could have managed time better when optimizing solutions.

Interview rounds · 3

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    1. Q1. Questions about your background, experience, role preferences, and availability
  2. 2

    Technical round

    1. Q1. Find the shortest path in a graph.
  3. 3

    Final / onsite round

    1. Q1. Maximum Profit
    2. Q2. Edit distance

Tips from the candidate

Practice DSA problems, especially trees, graphs, dynamic programming, and recursion. Focus on time and space complexity, edge cases, and explaining your thought process clearly.

Company culture

The emphasis on strong engineering fundamentals, structured problem-solving, and clear technical communication stood out to me.

Details

CompanyGoogle
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelEntry level
LocationUnited States
InterviewedJun 2025
Questions asked4