Software Engineer · Onsite · Behavioral

Google — Software Engineer ✅ Passed

Level: Intern

Round: Onsite · Type: Behavioral · Difficulty: 6/10 · Duration: 300 min · Interviewer: Unfriendly

Topics: Behavioral Questions, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Communication

Location: Mountain View, CA

Interview date: 2025-07-15

Summary

Behavioral (BQ)

Question: Describe a challenging project I worked on, followed by related questions.

Question: Describe a time I advocated for others in a teamwork setting. I was asked about what I learned from the experience.

Question: Describe a time I learned something from others and decided to implement it at work, with follow-up questions.

Question: Describe a time I disagreed with others, including follow-up questions.

Question: Describe a time that I listened to others, with follow-up questions.

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Details

Preparation Tips & Key Takeaways

What I Learned

• The importance of having well-prepared examples for common behavioral questions.
• The need to clearly articulate the problem, my actions, and the resulting impact.

Recommended Preparation

Behavioral Questions

• Prepare STAR stories for common behavioral topics like teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership.
• Practice answering questions about challenging projects and how I overcame obstacles.

Resources I Recommend

• Practice using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure my answers.
• Review common behavioral questions for software engineering roles.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Not providing enough detail in my answers.
• Focusing too much on the technical aspects and not enough on the soft skills.