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Updated 13 Mar 2025

Top Google Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. If your Wi-Fi router is not working then what you will do to fix it?
  • Q2. Which technical skills are required to program efficiently ?
  • Q3. Given a string of L, M, R, where L means turn to left, R means turn to right and M means take 1 step forward where you are directed. Now suppose you start from origin, an ...read more
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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sahana Sahana

posted on 13 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell. Me. about your. Self
  • Q2. Why. should. We. choose. You
  • Q3. Hello. I'm..sahana.and.idone.an.mba.With.a.speialization.in.HR.and.makeing.as.well.as.aB.Com.inE.commeres.i'm.done.through.my.inthern.ship.atBestEngineerspump.in.Coimbatore I'm. Passionate about. blending....
  • Q4. You. Should. hire. me because. I bring. a. unique. blend. Of. Skills. in. H.R.and.marketing.supported.by.me.academic.background.and.practial.. experience. managing. projects and. understanding. team. dynam...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speaking slowly and clearly can help appecer relaked and confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The coding questions were at Leetcode difficulty level and were derived from the Striver sheet.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BFS graph level
  • Q2. Minimum flight distance . I was not shortlisted for interview.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA well and computer fundamentals.

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image SUSHANT WAYBHASE

posted on 3 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's good and many more things are pending

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Very good it was very good best nice very nice

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

God food good water and good everything good

Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is name and why this name only
  • Ans. 

    Name is a unique identifier given to an individual to distinguish them from others.

    • Name is used for identification and communication purposes.

    • Names are often chosen by parents at birth, but can also be changed legally.

    • Names can have cultural, religious, or personal significance.

    • Some names are passed down through generations in families.

    • Nicknames or aliases may also be used in addition to a person's given name.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why we should select you
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for software development.

    • Extensive experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through successful project implementations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. My parents has given that's why

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident kuch aye ns aye bss kuch to bolke aana
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Return triplets where sum is zero
  • Ans. 

    Find unique triplets in an array that sum up to zero.

    • Sort the array first to easily identify duplicates.

    • Use two pointers technique to find the triplets.

    • Skip duplicates to avoid duplicate triplets.

    • Handle edge cases like all zeros or all positive/negative numbers.

    • Time complexity can be improved to O(n^2) using two pointers approach.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rotate the matrix 90 degrees clockwise
  • Ans. 

    Rotate an n x n 2D matrix by 90 degrees clockwise in-place without using extra space.

    • Iterate through each layer of the matrix, swapping elements in groups of 4

    • Use variables to store temporary values during swapping

    • Reverse the rows of the matrix to rotate it 90 degrees clockwise

  • Answered by AI

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 (3)

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 (2)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (1)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (1)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (1)

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Google News
  • Ans. 

    Design a news aggregation platform similar to Google News.

    • Implement a user-friendly interface with customizable news categories.

    • Utilize machine learning algorithms to personalize news recommendations.

    • Include features like trending topics, saved articles, and notifications.

    • Partner with reputable news sources for reliable content.

    • Optimize for speed and performance to handle large amounts of data.

    • Ensure data privacy and s...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Graph Question Connected components in an undirected graph
  • Q2. Dp question Maximal Product when cutting rope

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kavendar Kashyap

posted on 26 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What ia Printf funcation use
  • Q2. Printf funcation use

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What is string
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leetcode questions and fundamental questions based on sql, networking
Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 leetcode hard questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA well, do google tagged questions on leetcode
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. When would you choose one over the other?
  • Q2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Java’s synchronized keyword for thread synchronization? Can you explain how the ReentrantLock compares to synchronized?
  • Q3. What is the difference between == and .equals() in Java? When should each be used, and what issues can arise from improper usage?
  • Q4. How does the Java garbage collector work? Can you describe the different types of garbage collection algorithms available in Java?
  • Q5. What are the main features of Java 8? Can you explain how lambdas and the Stream API have changed the way Java applications are written?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions in 1 hours.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question based on Dynamic programming
  • Q2. Question based on graph
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question based on Binary Tree
  • Q2. Question based on Stacks

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on DSA.

Google Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Google Software Engineer interview?
Google interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Google interview process are Coding Test, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Google Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Google. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Google expect are Recruitment, Networking, Data Structures, System Design and C++.
What are the top questions asked in Google Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Google Software Engineer interview -

  1. If your Wi-Fi router is not working then what you will do to fix ...read more
  2. Which technical skills are required to program efficientl...read more
  3. Given a string of L, M, R, where L means turn to left, R means turn to right an...read more
How long is the Google Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of Google Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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