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    Technology · Mountain View, California, United States

    Google interview experiences at a glance

    Based on 958 interview experiences that candidates shared on Roundz between 2018 and Feb 2026.

    Experiences shared
    958
    Offers
    226
    Rejections
    322
    Pending or not reported
    410

    41% of candidates who reported an outcome got an offer (226 of 548).

    Roles candidates interviewed for

    • Senior Software Engineer: 570 experiences
    • Software Engineer III: 144 experiences
    • Software Engineer II: 136 experiences
    • Software Engineer Intern: 17 experiences
    • Software Engineer: 16 experiences

    How the Google interview process works

    Based on 907 Google interview experiences shared on Roundz that list their rounds.

    A typical Google interview has 4 rounds. The most common round types, by share of experiences, are Coding (51%), Phone Screen (51%) and Behavioral (49%).

    Google interview rounds reported by candidates
    RoundIn experiencesDifficultyTypical length
    Coding51%Medium to hardabout 45 min
    Phone Screen51%Mediumabout 45 min
    Behavioral49%Mediumabout 45 min
    Technical26%Medium to hardabout 45 min
    System Design22%Medium to hardabout 55 min
    Online Assessment3%Mediumabout 60 min

    Google interview FAQ

    How many rounds are in the Google interview?
    Most candidates who shared their Google interview on Roundz went through 4 rounds. That's the median across 907 experiences that list their rounds.
    What rounds are in the Google interview process?
    The most reported rounds are Coding (51%), Phone Screen (51%) and Behavioral (49%), as a share of experiences that list their rounds. Candidates also report Technical, System Design and Online Assessment rounds.
    Is the Google interview hard?
    Candidates rated 24% of the 3,466 rounds they described as hard, 69% as medium and 7% as easy. The hardest round type is System Design: 48% of those rounds were rated hard.
    How long is each Google interview round?
    Typical lengths candidates reported: Coding about 45 min, Phone Screen about 45 min, Behavioral about 45 min, Technical about 45 min.

    About Google

    Google is a multinational technology company specializing in internet-related services and products. These include search engines, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google is best known for its web search engine, but it also offers a suite of online tools and platforms such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Maps. The company develops the Android mobile operating system, the Google Chrome web browser, and Chrome OS, a lightweight operating system based on the Chrome browser. Google has expanded into areas like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. It's also involved in projects related to digital wellbeing, internet accessibility, and sustainable computing.

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