1. Resume Screening: Google's recruiting team reviews resumes to ensure candidates meet the basic qualifications.

2. Initial Phone Interview(s): This stage usually involves 1-2 phone interviews with a recruiter or software engineer, focused on technical skills and problem-solving.

3. Onsite/Virtual Interviews: Candidates who pass the phone screen will then participate in 4-6 onsite or virtual interviews, focusing on coding, system design, and behavioral questions.

4. Googlyness Round: This round assesses cultural fit and overall personality traits.

5. Hiring Committee: The hiring committee reviews the interview results to determine if the candidate is suitable for the role.

6. Team Matching: If approved by the hiring committee, a recruiter will identify potential teams and roles that align with the candidate's skills and preferences.

7. Offer: A job offer is made with compensation details, including salary, benefits, and other incentives.

Prepare for system design questions that involve scalability, architecture, and optimization.