SWE/SETI at Google without CS degree- how common?

Intel / Eng
korosuke

Go to company page Intel Eng

korosuke
Dec 5, 2018 12 Comments

Going for a SETI on-site next month (no, not search for extraterrestrials) and don’t have a CS degree. I think this has kept me from getting interviews with a lot of other companies requiring CS in the job listing.

I always hear about how Google hires from all backgrounds, but curious to hear from current Googlers how common this actually is. I feel like I’m pretty good at problem solving and am trying to just solidify my CS fundamentals before the interview, is that enough? Thanks.

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  • Google
    UJBa23

    Go to company page Google

    UJBa23
    It happens but it’s not common. One reason being many hired SWEs are fresh grads, therefore typically having a CS background.
    Having said that, once you are in the interview process it’s you and not your diploma who will get you the job.
    Try to prepare yourself as much as you can, leetcode, look for mock interviews, be confident but humble and make a list of potential questions (definitely prepare yourself to answer “you have no diploma, why should we choose you and not someone with a degree?” type of questions)
    Best of luck!! 🤞
    Dec 5, 2018 1
  • New
    jxAa11

    New

    jxAa11
    I have no degree, currently in team match.

    IME in general not having a degree has usually gotten me filtered out at resume phase, once past that no issues.
    Dec 5, 2018 3
    • New
      bkahdeboah

      New

      bkahdeboah
      Same for you!
      Dec 5, 2018
    • Vertivco / R&D
      WARP ZONE!

      Vertivco R&D

      PRE
      YouTube, American Bureau of Shipping, Facebook
      WARP ZONE!
      What resources did you use to provide and/or enhance your ability to implement multiple features on a whiteboard swiftly and completely?
      Dec 5, 2018
  • VMware
    theuser01

    Go to company page VMware

    theuser01
    All the best OP!
    Dec 5, 2018 1
  • Nielsen / Eng
    userperson

    Go to company page Nielsen Eng

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    Google
    userperson
    If you have a pstem degree it'll help.
    Dec 5, 2018 1
  • New / Eng
    NooglerJoy

    New Eng

    NooglerJoy
    Got hired as SWE without CS degree. But have PhD in math.
    Dec 5, 2018 0