Google Software Engineer Internship interview questions
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Software Engineer Internship applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer Internship roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 43 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Software Engineer Internship according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Other: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
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Two rounds of phone call interviews. Each one takes 45 minutes. The questions are easy. The interview is coding-based. Each interviewer gives a problem to solve. And guide you to improve the algorithm.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google in Feb 2020
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Online coding round followed by 2 telephonic interviews. I was called back for a 3rd telephonic interview. Received a voice call from the recruiter followed by an email (regarding the decision). One of the best interviewers I have ever had.
The first step is a coding test where they have you answer 2 questions in any language of your choice in a 2-3 hour timed amount. They also have another questionnaire you fill out about your background and experience.
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All the past google questions can be found online, but they come up with a new one every year.