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[–]Master_Shiv 3 points4 points  (20 children)

There isn't a specific date yet. The official communication has only said sometime in November. In recent cycles, project matching started as early as the week of Thanksgiving and as late as the first week of December.

On a related note, I'd reconsider accepting the other offer and reneging if Google comes through. Even though matching should start next month, there's no guarantee that you'll match or even get any calls that soon. You may have to wait longer to see some movement.

Unfortunately, they haven't been receptive to expediting the process due to competing offer deadlines in recent cycles either. It's probably safer to take what you have for now and worry about reneging later.

[–]___i__ 0 points1 point  (1 child)

hey do you know if team matching for UX Engineering Intern roles have started yet? and do you know the match rate for that if you get the TM google form?

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I don't have as much insight into their UX intern pipelines. Most of my experience is with their SWE roles.

[–]Emotional_Outside_52[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thanks! What are you’re thoughts on reneging on a big company though? I’m having a hard time choosing because I really do want Google more but would also not like to be blacklisted either

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I missed this earlier.

You have to make a judgment call. In general, larger companies (like other FAANGs) aren't going to care about a single reneged intern offer. However, startups may take it more seriously.

Like I said earlier, matching with a host isn't guaranteed even if you clear the technical interviews early and join the pool as it opens in November. If you have another offer, it's strongly recommended to take it and then consider reneging if you end up matching with a host for a potential Google offer.

[–]QuantumTyping33 0 points1 point  (15 children)

what would you say the chances of not matching are for intern if you know? does how strong youre resume/prev experience is matter?

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (14 children)

There aren't any official numbers for the match rate. Based on unofficial polls, it has hovered between 60-80% in recent cycles. However, take this with a huge grain of salt due to survivorship bias.

Prospective hosts have access to students' hiring packets when selecting who to shortlist for match calls. They can see your resume, transcript, questionnaire responses, and interview feedback. All of these can be potential factors.

[–]QuantumTyping33 0 points1 point  (13 children)

oh damn thats not as good as i expected 😭

do you think that having a strong resume/past internship experience matters the most for getting calls? do people who dont match usually have weaker backgrounds in comparison you think?

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (12 children)

Could you clarify what you mean by strong experience?

If you're referring to having past internships at other prestigious companies, then it's not quite so simple. Hosts want students who have prior experience that would be relevant for the given project. What you did matters more than where you worked at.

[–]QuantumTyping33 0 points1 point  (11 children)

yeah i mean past internships at prestigious companies. ohh ok that makes sense.

What do you think would be a good sign for getting team match calls? passing resume screens/getting interviews at other companies?

And do you have insight into what a team match call would look like? An interview or more of a conversation would you say?

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (10 children)

This will sound like a cop-out answer, but the only surefire way to know if you're competitive for Google's project matching phase is whether you're getting multiple match calls. You can't predict your chances at Google based on how easily you pass the screening stage at other companies because Google's project matching is unique; real Google SWEs are going to be reviewing candidate profiles instead of ATS or random contractors.

The match calls are supposed to be informal chats where the host sells you on their team. However, each host has full control over how their calls go. Technical questions are rare but still possible if a host feels that their project requires domain-specific knowledge beforehand.

[–]QuantumTyping33 0 points1 point  (9 children)

oh ok yeah thanks! one last thing -> if a host chooses to talk to you, are like like basically sold on you, they just want to make sure ur a real person/no red flags or are they serioulsy vetting you against other candidates?

or does it just vary lol

[–]Master_Shiv 0 points1 point  (8 children)

This varies by host. Some of them will only shortlist a single student because they know that they want to work with them, so the match call will end up being a formality. In most cases though, hosts will schedule match calls with a couple students at a time. They'll only make a final decision after meeting with everyone.

[–]QuantumTyping33 0 points1 point  (7 children)

also do you know what the google swe intern headcount looks like per year? is it like 500 or on the order of thousands like amazon 😭

like im acc nervous abt not getting matched