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      Security Engineer Interview

      27 Oct 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience

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      Security Engineer Interview

      19 Jan 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Google

      Interview

      Leetcode style coding question, easy to medium difficulty. Followed by infrastructure and general computing questions. You should be well versed in at least one security domain and be able to speak at high level.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Leetcode's two sum problem. Easy.
      Answer question
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google

      Interview

      Recruiter called after I submitted my resume on the jobs site, scheduled phone screen for a week out. Phone screen was 45 minutes, questions about security and systems design, also some fundamental OS questions. Interviewer had already decided to not hire me by about 20 minutes in (my perception), but I was determined to keep at it. I don't think I would interview at Google again, they really seem to have a chip on their shoulder about interviewing.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Describe in detail how traceroute works.
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      Question 2

      How would you go about securing a web server?
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      Security Engineer Interview

      14 Oct 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Google

      Interview

      The interview process at Google is rigorous and multi-stage, combining technical and behavioral assessments in a high-pressure, competitive environment. It is highly structured, problem-solving and data-driven, focusing on coding, algorithms, analytical thinking, and scenario-based evaluations. Candidates face iterative, thorough, and detail-oriented challenges that test creativity, collaboration, logical reasoning, and strategic performance, often requiring adaptability and innovative solutions. The process is exhaustive, evaluative, and feedback-oriented, designed to identify top talent capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-impact roles.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your greatest weakness?
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      Security Engineer Interview

      19 Aug 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Aug 2025

      Interview

      They asked me to go through a long questionnaire with about 50 questions which asked mostly about my work style, my ethics, and how I would react in various situations