Google Software Engineer - Internship interview questions
based on 822 ratings - Updated Jun 26, 2026
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Software Engineer - Internship 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 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer - Internship roles take an average of 105 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 44 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Software Engineer - Internship according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Sydney)
Interview
In a live coding test, I demonstrated problem-solving skills on a Word doc. Despite being unable to move my cursor, I vocalized my thought process during a call with the interviewer.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA)
Interview
Prepare yourself for three rounds of intensive technical interviews that will put your skills and knowledge to the test. Our rigorous interview process is designed to ensure that we hire only the best candidates. Show us what you're made of and impress us with your expertise. Are you ready for the challenge?
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Question 1
Singned NDA, but general arrays, strings, dictionary
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Google (New York, NY) in Sep 2019
Interview
The interview consisted of multiple phone calls where you spoke with a few engineers and they emailed you a link to a coding challenge. The entire process took about 1 hour.
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Question 1
Given a list of coordinates in 3D space of stars. Assume the Earth is the origin. Calculate the first n closest stars to Earth.