I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Google
Interview
A Google SWE Intern interview involves coding challenges, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving questions, often via online assessments and technical phone or video interviews, emphasizing clear communication and efficient solutions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Coding Challenge: "Given a list of integers, write a function to find the maximum sum of a contiguous subarray using the Kadane's algorithm."
Data Structures: "Explain how a hash table works and describe a scenario where it might cause performance issues. How would you address those issues?"
Algorithms: "Write a function to determine if a string has all unique characters without using any additional data structures."
It was decent. had 3 rounds of interview. 2 technical one behavioural. Also a phone screening. The interviews were more difficult as you kept going. All happened online and I was allowed to use any language that i wanted
Did not get an invite for the 2nd interview. I was qualified for the role, but was ghosted for about 6 months before being rejected. But, the application process was nice, and gave me hope!
It was interesting to see the way that the team was able to make the candidates more comfortable. The process was fast and interesting in order to make the candidate feel more relaxed