Google | Software Engineer L5 | Seattle | Sept 25, 2020 [Offered]

I underwent a standard interview process for an L5 Software Engineer role at Google Cloud in Seattle, WA. The process, conducted virtually due to COVID, began with a 45-minute phone screen focused on a coding problem. Following this, I proceeded to a full virtual onsite, which comprised three 45-minute algorithmic interviews, a 1-hour behavioral interview, and a 45-minute system design interview.

After the onsite, my recruiter informed me that I was well-received, but still needed to clear team matching and the Google Hiring Committee. Over the next two weeks, I participated in several team match interviews, finding many teams appealing. Simultaneously, I received approval from the Hiring Committee, and an offer followed about a week later.

At the time, I was also interviewing with other companies like Amazon, but I found Google's interview process to be exceptionally well-organized and positive. Every segment started promptly, interviewers were consistently friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. Despite this being my first time interviewing with Google, it went remarkably smoothly. I believe my competitive programming background, combined with 8 years of professional experience, including time at two Silicon Valley companies, gave me a considerable advantage.