I applied online. The process took 5 weeks.

The Google interview process is a rigorous 4–8 week, 5-stage pipeline (resume, phone screen, 4-5 virtual onsites, hiring committee, team match) designed to evaluate technical ability, cognitive skill, and "Googliness". Candidates, especially for engineering roles, should expect Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)-heavy, LeetCode-style questions, with a final team-matching phase.

The Key Stages of the Google Interview Process:

• Resume Screening: Initial assessment of qualifications.
• Recruiter Call: A 30-minute introductory phone call to discuss experience and motivation.
• Phone/Video Screen: A 45-60 minute technical interview (coding for engineers).
• Onsite Interviews (Virtual): 4-5 rounds of 45-minute interviews covering technical skills, system design (for senior roles), and behavioral questions.
• Hiring Committee Review: A review of all feedback and interview data.
• Team Matching & Executive Review: Final approval and matching with a specific team.