I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Nov 2024
Interview
The test had two algorithmic questions that focused on data structures, recursion, and dynamic programming. It was on an internal platform similar to LeetCode. I solved one completely and got partial points on the second.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a 2D grid where some cells are blocked and others are open, find the shortest path from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner. You can move up, down, left, or right, but you cannot pass through blocked cells
The interview process typically involves several rounds: an initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by technical interviews focused on algorithms and coding. These may be conducted on Google’s interview platform or via Google Meet. After passing the technical rounds, there is often a behavioral interview to assess cultural fit. The process takes 2-4 weeks, and feedback is provided promptly. The final stage is an onsite interview where multiple technical and behavioral interviews take place. Expect to face problem-solving questions and coding challenges.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a singly linked list, reverse the list and return its head.
It was a two round interview process where each round is of one hour. Questions were asked on DSA. The question were on medium range. Those who are selected in the first round were sent to the next round
College on campus recruitment, they asked about various graph and bit-masking problems, found in standard lists, Interview crackable through basic practice. The second and third question involved trees and Dynamic Programming.