I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google (San Jose, CA) in Oct 2023
Interview
initial screening with recruiter
initial interview with global interviewer
Although felt I did well, we did not proceed to the next step
recruiter called and informed of the result
no emails were sent
a month later mass google layoffs were announced
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
design notification service for ecommerce app when products go out of stock
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.