Google | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview consisted of coding challenges and behavioral questions, lasting around 25 minutes in total. The first part focused on coding, with several LeetCode-style questions aimed at assessing problem-solving skills. The interviewer was friendly and provided hints when I encountered difficulties. The second part included behavioral questions about past projects and teamwork experiences.
Technical Questions
- Robot Grid Distance Challenge (Graph, BFS)
- Data Log Transmission and Storage Design (Design)
- Arithmetic Expression Simplification (Math)
- Fibonacci Tree Path Calculation Using Preorder Numbering (Tree, Recursion)
- Tree Distance Sum Problem (Tree, DFS)
Tips & Insights
Managing time effectively during the coding portion was a challenge, but I made an effort to articulate my thought process clearly while working through each problem. Visualizing the necessary data structures and explaining my approach to the interviewer helped me navigate the challenges.