In early 2024, Google introduce Google hiring assessment (GHA) before the normal phone screening.
Not passing GHA will freeze all application for 6 months.
Google Hiring Assessment is an assessment made of multiple choice questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It is under NDA. "The Google Hiring Assessment questions, along with your responses, are for your eyes only. Do not forward or share them."
The interview process was candid and straightforward. The process was clearly communicated, although the timeline was undetermined. The questions were fair and difficult. The interviewers and HR communications were professional and ethical.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google
Interview
The on-site interview process consisted of a job talk, two research interviews, two technical coding interviews, and a behavioral interview (the "googlyness" interview). My recruiter did a good job of explaining what to expect, and my interviewers were well-prepared. It was certainly stressful, but overall a positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Research interview questions were mostly along the lines of "Tell me more about why you made this experiment design decision in your project" and "How would this connect to {possible extension}"