Google Software Engineer(Internship) interview questions
based on 819 ratings - Updated Jun 1, 2026
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Software Engineer(Internship) applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.9% 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 3 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 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 33%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Google in Sep 2023
Interview
First round was resume shortlisting. I got contacted by a recruiter through email about the same. Then a phone screen was scheduled. This was over google meet. This included discussing the role, my expectations from the internship, about my skills and technical expertise. I didn't get selected for further rounds.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google
Interview
Using Google doc for technical interviews, no need to run code. On the other hand, no code automation. Many DFS, tree problems. Most of them are Leet Code medium questions.
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Question 1
The maximum height of a tree with some specifications. follow up was to how about implement it with BFS
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Sep 2023
Interview
It was good experience but didn't manage to get offer, There was a normal g-meet with the recruiter and two interview process. They test your problem solving skills and will also look it into how you are communicating with them.
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Question 1
It was an average question but should not tell out.