Google·Software Engineer

Google Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

KrakówPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My experience with Google stood out as one of the better-run interview processes I’d seen, mainly because communication and feedback felt clear and personalized.

I knew what to expect and didn’t feel like I was guessing what was happening behind the scenes.

The technical interview was heavily centered on data structures and algorithms, the kind of LeetCode-style problems that can feel less practical on the surface. It was still clearly part of their filtering process. I didn’t pass because I hadn’t put enough time into preparing for DSA problems, and under time pressure I wasn’t able to solve confidently.

Even though I didn’t move forward, the overall vibe stayed positive. The feedback helped me understand what specifically didn’t work, and it made

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