Completed 3 technical rounds of interview at Google Bangalore
Completed 3 Technical Rounds of Interview at Google Bangalore
Hi Folks,
I wanted to share my recent experience interviewing for a Silicon DFT Engineer role at Google Bangalore. With 7.5 years of experience under my belt, I was both excited and anxious about this opportunity. The interview process for semiconductor electronics positions is quite unique, so I thought it would be helpful to provide an overview of my experience.
Interview Structure
The interview consisted of three rounds, all conducted remotely at 10 PM India time, with interviewers from the Mountain View office. Here’s a breakdown of each round:
Round 1: (Interviewer was Chinese)
The first round began with a brief introduction, and we quickly transitioned into the technical portion. The interviewer was dynamic, modifying conditions and asking follow-up questions based on my responses. I managed to answer most of the questions satisfactorily, which left me feeling positive after this round.
Round 2: (USA Interviewer)
In the second round, the format was quite similar to the first. The interviewer also included behavioral questions, where I felt I was able to provide justifiable answers. Interestingly, although this round was not designated as a coding session, the interviewer presented me with a piece of code to debug. Initially, I struggled to identify the flaw, but after asking for a hint, I was able to correct it. This round ended with a healthy discussion, and he complimented me, saying, “my resume is very impressive,” which boosted my confidence.
Round 3: (Indian Interviewer)
Day two brought the third round, which turned out to be quite challenging for me. I felt I bombed the coding portion, as I was unfamiliar with the concept he asked me to implement. I managed to write some initial code, but it was incomplete and not up to standard. The interviewer eventually suggested we skip the coding part and moved on to some technical questions, which I was only partially able to answer. This round was particularly disappointing, as I felt the 45 minutes slipped away without showcasing my true potential.
Post-Interview Thoughts
After the interviews, I reached out to the recruiter to gather feedback. He mentioned that feedback was still pending from the interviewers. I couldn’t help but wonder about my chances. Is it acceptable to have two decent rounds and one poor performance? The recruiter assured me that if the feedback was positive, I would move on to the Googliness round, which is a crucial step in the hiring process.
Interestingly, the recruiter seemed eager to close the role, having preponed my interview by a week and expressing an intention to finalize candidates by December. This made me hopeful, as it indicated urgency on their part.
Conclusion
At this point, I’m left in a state of anticipation. I invite you all to share your thoughts on my interview experience. Do you think I have a shot at moving forward despite the mixed results? I’m particularly curious about anyone else’s experiences with similar situations.
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Thanks for reading, and I look forward to your insights!