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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 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Got good dsa questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Very basic question it is.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About myself. my intrest

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do Dsa question and make good projects. Mainly focus on dsa questions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Get the data from api

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Work on 2 problems related DSA

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work hard

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

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. If your Wi-Fi router is not working then what you will do to fix it?
  • Ans. 

    I will troubleshoot the router by checking the power supply, resetting the router, and checking the network settings.

    • Check if the router is properly plugged in and receiving power

    • Reset the router by turning it off and on again

    • Check the network settings and make sure they are correct

    • Try connecting to the router with a different device

    • If all else fails, contact the internet service provider for assistance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Full from of pdf ?
  • Ans. 

    PDF stands for Portable Document Format.

    • PDF is a file format used to present and exchange documents reliably, independent of software, hardware, or operating system.

    • It was developed by Adobe Systems in 1993.

    • PDF files can contain text, images, hyperlinks, interactive buttons, forms, and more.

    • PDFs can be viewed and printed on any device with a PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview on Mac.

    • PDFs can also be ed...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Be confident
2. Eye contact with the HR
3. Never confuse yourself

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

It was coding based on 2d matrix and backtracking problem

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fundamentals of coding related to solid and design patterns, etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please keep your fundamentals of computer science clear for not even this interview but in general.

Google interview questions for designations

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 (18)

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 Software Engineer III

 (6)

 Software Engineer Intern

 (3)

 Software Engineer Trainee

 (2)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (1)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (1)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (1)

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

It's a good platform to learn and coding is very important

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

    • Developed web applications using Java and Spring framework

    • Worked on database design and optimization

    • Implemented RESTful APIs for client-server communication

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. I have experience in languages like web development c,c++ java is and php

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Google Software Engineer interview:
  • Web Development
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a good platform to learn and it's a good opportunity to achieve our dreams

Get interview-ready with Top Google Interview Questions

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test is mandatory for knowing the skills of the candidates

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It's a very important part of this type of job. We know practically about the candidates for the software role

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about software engineering and theoretically knowledge
  • Ans. 

    Software engineering is the process of designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software.

    • It involves using engineering principles to create high-quality software

    • It includes various stages such as requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and maintenance

    • Theoretical knowledge includes understanding of algorithms, data structures, programming languages, and software design patterns

    • Examples of software engine...

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the salary expectation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First of all, you conduct a pre-placement talk and then test and interviews.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Technical pre screening :45 mins, 1 or 2 coding problem statement provided. Need to analyse as well as design the structure of input as well as output and create solution to provide optimal solution while sharing your thoughts as well as space and time complexity for the program

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Google Software Engineer interview:
  • DSA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice solving medium to hard problem within 30 mins

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why i want to work here
  • Q2. Where do i see myself in two years
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL QUERY --> SORT COLUMN
  • Q2. SQL QUERY --> SORT TABLE

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - BE YOURSELF, BE CONFIDENT, PREPARE BEFOREHAND ACCORDINGLY
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a hackerrank test of 2 medium level questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Low Level Design
  • Q2. High Level design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thoroughly prepared

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image prerna singh

posted on 24 Dec 2022

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 questions of graph were asked.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Dsa round was there. Based on these 2 interviews you were called for round 3. I got a call for round 3.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewer was very rude. Joined 2 hrs late and didn't consider my power cut. There was a power cut for 10 min. I joined after 10 min he didn't allowed me to join and no re interview was there.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company is good but interview process was not smooth.

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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4 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round - 1
  • Coding Test Round - 2
  • Technical Round
  • HR Round
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