1. Pre-Screening Round (Initial Pre-Screening)

This is the first step after resume shortlisting. It typically includes:

• Format: 45-minute technical phone interview (Google Meet)
• Focus:
  • DSA problem(s) – usually 1 or 2
  • Coding in a shared Google Doc or Google’s internal coding environment
• Skills Tested:
  • Problem solving & optimal thinking
  • Clean, readable code
  • Communication of thought process

✅ Tip: Expect problems like arrays, strings, hash maps, binary trees, or recursion.

1. Technical Rounds (3 Rounds)

These are in-depth DSA and system design rounds, often part of the onsite (now often virtual onsite) stage.

💡 Each Technical Round:

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Format: Live coding & discussion
• Focus:
  • DSA: Graphs, Trees, Dynamic Programming, Greedy, Bit Manipulation, etc.
  • Possibly a System Design question for higher levels (L4+)

✅ Tips:

• Communicate clearly
• Write clean and optimal code
• Test edge cases
• Optimize and justify your approach

1. Googliness Round (Behavioral / Cultural Fit)

This round focuses on soft skills and whether you align with Google's values.

💬 Topics Covered:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Leadership and Ownership
• Ethical decision making
• Handling conflict, ambiguity, or failure
• Examples from past experiences

🧠 Typical Questions:

• “Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict in a team.”
• “How do you handle ambiguity?”
• “Tell me about a failure and how you handled it.”

✅ Tip: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure answers.