I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Aug 2021
Interview
Overall the process is thought provoking but I think Google is too obdurate in the mindset for the interviews. What I particularly don't like is how Google is so wishy-washy (or maybe my recruiter was) in passing on actionable feedback after the interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
These are generic product questions - new products, product improvement, product expansion etc.
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.