Google | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
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Interview Process
I had a coding and behavioral interview at Google for the Software Engineer position. The interview started with a short introduction where I was asked to describe my background and experience. After that, the interviewer provided a coding challenge and asked me to think aloud while I worked through it. The problem involved finding the shortest path in a grid, and I used a breadth-first search (BFS) approach to solve it. The interviewer was supportive and helped me stay on track with hints when I got stuck. After finishing the coding problem, we spent some time discussing the various data structures I used and potential optimizations. Lastly, I was asked some behavioral questions related to teamwork and conflict resolution. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I felt comfortable throughout the interview.
Technical Questions
- Robot Grid Distance Challenge (Graph, BFS) - “Given a grid with obstacles, find the shortest path from the starting point to the endpoint.”
Tips & Insights
I felt that my approach was sound, and I was able to communicate my thought process clearly to the interviewer, which seemed to indicate a good rapport.