Cracking Google’s Software Engineer Interview: Tackling the Maximum Subarray Challenge

Google | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

Interview Date: January 15, 2026
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

The interview lasted for approximately 60 minutes. The first part consisted of behavioral questions where the interviewer asked about previous experiences, challenges faced, and teamwork. Specific projects and the impact of contributions were discussed.

The coding portion involved a LeetCode question related to arrays, specifically finding the maximum sum of a contiguous subarray using Kadane’s algorithm. The candidate explained their thought process, implemented the function, and was asked to optimize the solution further.

Technical Questions

  1. Maximum Subarray (Array, Dynamic Programming)

Tips & Insights

Overall, the experience was positive, and the candidate felt they effectively showcased their problem-solving skills.