Google Senior Software Developer interview questions
Updated May 28, 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.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Senior Software Developer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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Google’s hiring is structured to evaluate both technical proficiency and alignment with company values. The entire process generally unfolds in the following seven steps: resume screening, recruiter call, phone screens, onsite interviews, hiring committee review, team matching (if applicable), and offer negotiation
The Google interview process is rigorous yet fair, emphasizing problem-solving, coding skills, and communication. It includes multiple technical rounds, system design, and behavioral interviews. Preparation, clarity, and structured thinking are essential for success and confidence.
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Question 1
Given an array of integers, return the indices of the two numbers that add up to a specific target. Optimize for time and space complexity.
3 rounds
DSA
1 round Platform
1 HR
DSA were mid to high level difficulty. Focus areas or majorly on tree, graphs, DP programs. Questions are non repetitive and major focus on difficulty level from mid to high