Google SDE interviews start with an OA, then 1–2 technical phone interviews, followed by 3–4 onsite rounds focused on DSA, system design (if experienced), and behavioral questions. After interviews, the hiring committee reviews, and then team matching happens before the final offer. The total timeline is approximately 2–3 months.

The most common thing Google repeatedly checks in every interview is how you think. Not just final code. They want your approach, how you break down a problem, test cases you consider, complexity reasoning, trade-offs, and how clearly you can communicate the reasoning while coding under pressure.