I applied through their webpage. Within a week, I received their questionnaire about my skills and potential interview topics. I didn't expect to hear back from HR, but it turns out I was lucky. After approximately three weeks of submitting the questionnaire, an interview was scheduled via a one-hour Google Hangout. The email included an attachment detailing what they would be looking for during the interview and a list of expected topics.
The interviewer called on time and shared a Google Doc, focusing directly on technical questions. The interviewer was very patient, and the call lasted exactly one hour. Within two days, I received a call from HR, who had scheduled my interview, informing me that they were moving forward without me.
Basic electronics questions and a few from my skillset, and a behavioral question.
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Google Hardware Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Google's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Google's Hardware Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.