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Google Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 26 Feb 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. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. ArrayList is implemented as a dynamic array, while LinkedList is a doubly linked list. ArrayList provides ...read more
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Google Software Engineer Interview Experiences

96 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about software development and excited about the opportunity to work on innovative projects with a talented team.

    • Passionate about software development

    • Excited about working on innovative projects

    • Looking forward to collaborating with a talented team

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Difficult round was given to design a game

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Duration 1 hr , Topic Graph , Dynammic programming

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Data structures stuff, various questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Algorithms, same as stuff from classes

Google interview questions for designations

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 (18)

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 (6)

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 (3)

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 (2)

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 (1)

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 (1)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR was very polite on the call
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There was a question asked to me from DSA

Get interview-ready with Top Google Interview Questions

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy to Medium level String manipulation question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Difficulty level won't be too hard, but you need to be quick and accurate.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 medium DS Algo questions asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 2 medium ds algo questions asked.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy technical question
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Easy technical apt in java spring boot, DSA and algo,output

Round 3 - Coding Test 

2 hr coding test in hacker rank with camera on

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LRU cache implementation in most optimised way O(1)
  • Ans. 

    Use a combination of hashmap and doubly linked list to achieve O(1) time complexity for LRU cache implementation.

    • Use a hashmap to store key-value pairs for quick access.

    • Use a doubly linked list to keep track of the most recently used items.

    • Whenever an item is accessed, move it to the front of the linked list.

    • When the cache is full, remove the least recently used item from the end of the linked list.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

String manipulation in c

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Low level c firmware. Queues and memory mapping.

Round 3 - Leadership 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ambiguity handling
  • Q2. Any accomplishment
Round 4 - Domain 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Specific to domain knowledge
  • Q2. Performance for server
  • Ans. 

    Optimizing server performance involves analyzing bottlenecks, improving code efficiency, and scaling resources.

    • Identify and address bottlenecks in the server infrastructure.

    • Optimize code for efficiency by reducing unnecessary operations and improving algorithms.

    • Scale resources such as CPU, memory, and storage based on workload demands.

    • Implement caching mechanisms to reduce database queries and improve response times.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Artificial Intelligence.
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. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. ArrayList is i...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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Google Software Engineer Interview Process

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