Google Senior Software Developer interview questions
based on 358 ratings - Updated Jun 12, 2026
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Senior Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Software Developer roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 42 days.
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Phone interview: 50%
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It was long, drawn out and difficult. It spanned over several days and there were a total of 5 interviews, each were rather draining and stressful. I understand why but I do not enjoy this style
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There were a lot of computer science questions, graphs, greedy algo's etc
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Dublín, Dublín)
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Technical interview with developers and whiteboard challenges. Very collaborative and energetic, found that the process was straightforward and not too intense. Got a reply quickly. HR were very nice, as were the technical team
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Data algorithms, structures such as lists, trees, maps, graphs, Big-O analysis
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Singapur) in May 2022
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Just went through telephonic interview and then there was hiring freeze so things didn't proceed. Further process involved rounds of coding, system design and ML rounds. Telephonic screen is standard process same as all SWE position. Recruiter sent resources to help preparation and scheduled according to availability.
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One leetcode medium question with an additional condition.