Google Software Developer interview questions

There were 3 DSA rounds scheduled with last 15 mins of each round being reserved for Googliness or culture fit questions. The DSA question were easily solvable if the candidate possess some experience in competitive programming

When “initial chat” turns into a surprise technical round 🎯 Recently, I was contacted by @Randstad for a role with @Google. The recruiter mentioned that the first round would just be an introductory chat — mainly to discuss the role and my past experience. Naturally, I agreed. But once the call began, things went in an entirely different direction. I was suddenly being asked textbook definitions — by someone who was clearly non-technical and reading questions off what seemed like a PDF. When I politely suggested she could instead ask about my projects or 4 years of hands-on work, she declined — and the camera stayed off the entire time. How can an initial discussion turn into a technical quiz led by someone who doesn’t understand the subject? The most disappointing part was that she said she’d get back to me with next steps, but never did. Maybe I struck a nerve by asking why the conversation wasn’t about real-world experience instead of rote definitions — but I believe candidates deserve clarity and respect in every stage of the hiring process. Transparency, preparation, and human connection go a long way — both for companies and candidates. #Hiring #Recruitment #Professionalism #CareerJourney #InterviewExperience #Google #Randstad