I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Google Cloud (San Francisco, CA) in Feb 2023
Interview
Working at Google has been a rewarding experience marked by a culture of innovation and inclusivity. The company’s commitment to fostering a creative environment is evident in its open office spaces, collaborative work culture, and emphasis on continuous learning. Employees are encouraged to explore new ideas and take risks, which is supported by various resources and programs designed to promote professional development.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a challenging project you worked on and how you handled the difficulties you faced. What was the outcome?
Hard LeetCode-style interviews (often seen at top tech companies) are, by design, exceptionally difficult, focusing on niche algorithms, complex data structures, or "have-you-seen-it-before" problems within a short, high-pressure timeframe. Many developers, even senior ones, struggle with these, often viewing them as flawed, high-pressure "theater" rather than a reflection of day-to-day engineering skill.
I had 3 interview rounds and all of them were leetcode medium-hard style including behavioral questions. Overall process was slow and took around 2 months. Interviewers were nice and helpful.
The interview process was quite a lengthy and challenging experience, with several rounds of interviews over an extended period of time. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive an offer from Google Cloud.
