Google·Software Engineer

Google Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Easy

Positive

London, EnglandPosted Jun 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had a relatively smooth, lighter-weight process where early screens were mostly about basic coding and experience fit, and later steps were more uncertain.

HR intro screen — I had a short HR call about my experience and the role.
Google Meet technical — I wrote Python code to solve a problem in a technical interview.
Recruiter / logistics stage — Some parts of the process were focused on scheduling and basic screening with straightforward questions.
Additional technical rounds (light) — The technical portion, when it happened, was not described as difficult.
Team matching / waiting period — I moved toward team matching, but progress stalled in one case due to a hiring freeze. Outcome: I didn’t end up with an

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