I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google
Interview
A question/solution interview that essentially is for them to get ideas for free. The question will be a random event they are currently dealing with or planning to address in the future.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given any and all resources how would you improve the life of the blind with Google products in mind.
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.