1. Application & Resume Screening Submit your resume via Google's careers page, a referral, or a recruiter reaches out. A recruiter reviews your resume to determine if your background fits the role. 🔹 2. Recruiter Call A Google recruiter contacts you to discuss the role, team, and what to expect in the interview process. May include high-level questions about your experience and motivations. 🔹 3. Phone / Online Interviews (1–2 rounds) Conducted via Google Meet or phone. For technical roles: Software Engineers: Solve coding problems using a shared Google Doc or similar collaborative editor. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving. Product Managers: May be asked strategy, design, or analytical questions. Designers/Other Roles: Tailored to relevant skills (e.g., portfolio review for designers). Time: ~45–60 minutes each. 🔹 4. Onsite Interviews (now often virtual) – 4 to 5 rounds Each round typically lasts 45–60 minutes and may include: Coding (2 rounds): Algorithmic problems, system design (for senior roles). System Design (1 round): For mid-level or senior roles, you design scalable systems. Behavioral / Googliness (1 round): Assesses collaboration, leadership, and cultural fit. Expect questions like: “Tell me about a time you handled a conflict.” “How do you work with diverse teams?” Role-specific / Domain Expertise (1 round) 1. Application & Resume Screening Submit your resume via Google's careers page, a referral, or a recruiter reaches out. A recruiter reviews your resume to determine if your background fits the role. 🔹 2. Recruiter Call A Google recruiter contacts you to discuss the role, team, and what to expect in the interview process. May include high-level questions about your experience and motivations. 🔹 3. Phone / Online Interviews (1–2 rounds) Conducted via Google Meet or phone. For technical roles: Software Engineers: Solve coding problems using a shared Google Doc or similar collaborative editor. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving. Product Managers: May be asked strategy, design, or analytical questions. Designers/Other Roles: Tailored to relevant skills (e.g., portfolio review for designers). Time: ~45–60 minutes each. 🔹 4. Onsite Interviews (now often virtual) – 4 to 5 rounds Each round typically lasts 45–60 minutes and may include: Coding (2 rounds): Algorithmic problems, system design (for senior roles). System Design (1 round): For mid-level or senior roles, you design scalable systems. Behavioral / Googliness (1 round): Assesses collaboration, leadership, and cultural fit. Expect questions like: “Tell me about a time you handled a conflict.” “How do you work with diverse teams?” Role-specific / Domain Expertise (1 round)