### Google | Software Engineer, University Graduate | [Result: Rejected]\n\n**Status:** Final year B.Tech CSE student  \n**Position:** Software Engineer, University Graduate, 2025  \n**Location:** Off-campus  \n**Date:** December 2024  \n\n---\n\nInterviewing with Google has been an incredible journey filled with valuable lessons and unforgettable experiences. While I didn\u2019t make it through to the final offer, I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to challenge myself and grow during the process.\n\n---\n\n### **Interview Process**\n\n**Round 1: DSA (1 hour)**  [Date - 11/11/2024]\n- **Question 1:** Find the node in a graph that could act as the root of a tree. This problem tested my understanding of graph traversal techniques.  \n- **Question 2:** Determine if the levels of a tree were alternately colored. This required logic and a clear grasp of tree properties.\n\n**Round 2: DSA (1 hour)**  [Date - 25/11/2024]\n- **Question:** Given match outcomes between n players, determine if it\u2019s possible to rank all players precisely. This graph theory problem revolved around dependencies and ordering.\n\n**Round 3: DSA (45 minutes) + Googliness (15minutes)**  [Date - 16/12/2024]\n- **Question:** Allocate rooms to interns in an apartment based on their preferences to maximize the number of satisfied interns. This required solving a combinatorial optimization problem.\n\n**Round 4: DSA (45 minutes) + Googliness (15minutes)**  [Date - 13/01/2025]\n- **Question:** Given a rectangular PCB board with n components, find the maximum number of components that can be touched by a single straight line (horizontal or vertical). This required analytical and geometric reasoning.\n\n---\n\n### **Result**  \nAfter waiting for a week after the final round, I got rejected. \n\n---\n\n### **Reflections**  \nAlthough the outcome wasn\u2019t what I hoped for, this experience taught me resilience, problem-solving, and the importance of preparation. It has only strengthened my resolve to work harder and come back stronger.\n\nIf you\u2019re navigating interviews or facing rejections, remember: failure is a stepping stone to success. Keep learning, stay positive, and believe in yourself! \uD83D\uDCAA  \n\nFeel free to connect with me if you have any questions about the process or need guidance\u2014I\u2019d love to help!  \n\n![image](https://assets.leetcode.com/users/images/fdce139b-5296-42d0-93b0-8efc904e9ebd_1737565056.6161785.jpeg)\n

Google | Software Engineer, University Graduate | [Result: Rejected]\n\nStatus: Final year B.Tech CSE student  \nPosition: Software Engineer, University Graduat