I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Google in Feb 2009
Interview
Two phone interviews on the same day. Both were very technical. The first interview consisted of programming questions. The ultimate question was a bit manipulation problem, and I had to code it in Google docs, while the interviewer could read my code. The second interview consisted of design questions. I was to design a software library, something about a histogram. It involved defining classes, subclasses, and methods.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a software library to implement a histogram.
I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Sydney)
Interview
Online application, then reached out for a phone call with an external recruiter. Here was told to expect two (eliminatory) technical interviews, no behavioural assessment. These technical interviews were scheduled about two weeks apart. Heard back within a day or two from final round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard medium, and hard leetcode questions respectively.
I recently had a Google interview that included two coding questions: one about binary trees and another about strings. Each interview lasted 45 minutes and focused on problem-solving, coding accuracy, and explaining my approach clearly. It was a challenging
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Two questions, one about binary tree and the other about strings
There was an Online Assessment that you had to complete. Once you pass that, you'll have 2 Technical interviews. Finally, you reach the Team Match Phase, where you will have host calls with teams at Google. (1 call, 1 offer)