Google

I was introduced to the company via email. The recruiter made sure I was up to date on data structures and algorithms before going any further. After this, the next phone interview was a casual phone call. The recruiter set up an application for me

Around 5+ hours, with a few minutes in between sessions. Pretty straightforward, nice people. It's paramount that you ask questions and keep the interviewer involved during the process. If you have to speak your thoughts out loud, do that. It is be

Coding problems, then system design questions. Walk through your solution. Clarify with the interviewer. System design questions: How would you build a hypothetical architecture? Discuss the pros and cons of your chosen solution.