Google (Senior) Software Engineer interview questions
based on 359 ratings - Updated Jun 21, 2026
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I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Mar 2023
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The interview for SSE was complex. The speed of coding is very important. If we you are able to solve the problem faster then you should be good. The interviewer started with a easy question and will add complexity once you solve the given problem
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Started with a simple question and moved on to add complexity in the problem
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Google (Edmonton, AB) in May 2022
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There were 2 coding interviews, 3 system design interviews, and a leadership interview. It was spread out over multiple days. Interviews were carried out remotely using shared documents and using Google meet. Each interview was about one hour long.
Rough. Many rounds. I’m typing this to get 12 months of viewing again. This isn’t real. I have to type 30 words minimum. Hope y’all get the Google jobs though!