Google·Software Engineer

Google Software Engineer interview experience

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SydneyPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had a shorter, coding-test-driven flow where the OA/online coding stage determined whether I advanced, and I ultimately didn’t.

OA / online coding tests — I completed at least one online coding assessment with LeetCode-style backtracking and other DSA themes.
Coding interview call (online/offline pivot) — I was notified about a coding interview and didn’t pass that stage; I expected an in-person chance but it ended earlier.
LeetCode-style medium-to-difficult problems — arrays and palindrome-type questions with lots of follow-ups on my thinking process; the interviewer was helpful with hints.
Team match decision — in one journey I reached team matching but still got rejected. Outcome: I

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