I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Dec 2011
Interview
Applied online for the position and one week later got an email from a recruiter asking for some more background information. Interview was scheduled for next week with a product manager.
Interview consisted of an estimation problem and some behavioral question.
You would have to do a hiring assessment first, then a recruiter screening follows. First round interview with the hiring manager. Majorly product sense and product improvement. The questions were not direct though.
Overall a lot of steps to the interview process. Talked to different people and had opportunities to ask questions. Many different stages which made it a lengthy process overall. Wasn't too bad.
resume screening, a recruiter call, and technical or role-specific interviews. Candidates complete coding, system design, or behavioral rounds. Onsite or virtual panels assess problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Feedback goes to a hiring committee, followed by team matching and final offer discussions.