Google·Software Engineer

Google Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I ran into a format that combined Google-doc style coding with domain-specific programming exercises, then flowed into scheduling/team-matching style next steps.

HR + coding exercise — A Python coding exercise delivered through Google Docs, with multiple questions.
Second coding exercise (hardware/IRL style) — A SystemVerilog coding exercise, also answered via Google Docs without special tooling.
OA rounds (variant described) — In a related pathway, I also saw an OA with one question per round and difficulty ranging from easy to hard-medium.
Team matching connection — After evaluation, there was a described step toward connecting with host teams. Outcome: No offer; the biggest challenge was adapting quickly to unfamiliar

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