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Google Software Engineer Interview Experience

Google · Entry level

ResultRejected
Timespan3 weeks
DifficultyMedium
Rounds2

Interview process

HR is amazing.

The first company in Australia I encountered that arrange a time for phone screen and confirmation beforehand but not random call candidates at any time.

Interview rounds · 2

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    Behavioral
    1. Q1. Tell me about yourself.
    2. Q2. How do you keep improving yourself?
  2. 2

    Phone screen

    Coding
    1. Q1. How to rotate a queue?
      How they answered

      However, interviewer was thinking java syntax while I was using python.

Tips from the candidate

Be aware that interview may use a totally different language.

Either know both language and interpret to them or be assertive about your code.

Company culture

Respect candidates, confident about their pioneer position

Details

CompanyGoogle
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelEntry level
LocationAustralia
InterviewedApr 2026
Questions asked3