This is largely related to the remote working experience, as us summer 2020 interns were entirely remote. It worked very well, and there is a clear focus on maintaining a high level of communication, likely supported by Google's cross-campus nature. Google has managed remote work very well.
People are receptive to communication outside the team, even if it takes a ping to get them sometimes. That's a big deal.
No free food or coffee when remote working.
You know where the opportunities lie, and you have some fine people that can make those opportunities bear fruit for Google.
I sent my resume to a few Google employees and heard back from the recruiter the next day. The phone screen was very straightforward, covering basics in computer security, some programming, etc. I then had a day-long interview in Kirkland, consisting
1. Two numbers sum up to a designated number. 2. Find the minimum window in a string that contains a list of characters. 3. How to optimize/parallel a cache for a mobile app. 4. How to design an Excel spreadsheet. 5. How to implement search in G+. 6.
Background I had a screening interview with Google, and then they invited me over to their Kirkland, WA office to do an 'interview loop' there. Interview #1 After filling out some paperwork, an interviewer came and got me and took me to his office
I sent my resume to a few Google employees and heard back from the recruiter the next day. The phone screen was very straightforward, covering basics in computer security, some programming, etc. I then had a day-long interview in Kirkland, consisting
1. Two numbers sum up to a designated number. 2. Find the minimum window in a string that contains a list of characters. 3. How to optimize/parallel a cache for a mobile app. 4. How to design an Excel spreadsheet. 5. How to implement search in G+. 6.
Background I had a screening interview with Google, and then they invited me over to their Kirkland, WA office to do an 'interview loop' there. Interview #1 After filling out some paperwork, an interviewer came and got me and took me to his office