Google Senior Software Engineer interview questions
based on 357 ratings - Updated Jun 9, 2026
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Professional, and well organised initial process as one would expect from FAANG. Relatively quick turn around time. HR recruiting followed by a challenging technical assessment. Some of the questions felt off topic.
Very difficult. Didn’t hear back. Although I could have done more prep. I will try again once I have done more prep. I will review the interview prep pack more next time
Takes a lot of time. Overall process is lengthy and some how difficult to schedule when you have a current job. Manage your time and schedule, discuss with HR when you have a conflict with other schedule.
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Question 1
Create a data structure to accept two digit and calculate the distance in graph.