Google Senior Software Engineer interview questions
Updated May 28, 2026
based on 356 ratings
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Senior Software Engineer 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 Engineer 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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One on one interview: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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Very difficult. Didn’t hear back. Although I could have done more prep. I will try again once I have done more prep. I will review the interview prep pack more next time
Takes a lot of time. Overall process is lengthy and some how difficult to schedule when you have a current job. Manage your time and schedule, discuss with HR when you have a conflict with other schedule.
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Question 1
Create a data structure to accept two digit and calculate the distance in graph.
Tough but fair - long enough to learn about each other but also seemed rushed at points overall a good experience and would do it again if the opportunity came up