I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA)
Interview
Initially contacted by a recruiter based on my public online profiles. Had a longer phone screen with that recruiter on another date and then a technical phone interview. They flew me in to interview on-site in Mountain View, which was a series of interviews with lunch in the middle.
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Mar 2026
Interview
The process consisted of 2–3 technical interview rounds followed by a hiring manager discussion. Interviews focused on data structures, problem-solving, and real-world application of backend concepts. One round emphasized coding with edge cases, while another explored system thinking and past project experience. Interviewers were structured and expected clear communication, optimized approaches, and justification of decisions. The overall process was rigorous but fair, with emphasis on fundamentals and clarity of thought.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design and implement a solution for a dynamic connectivity problem where users can become friends or break connections, and queries determine if two users are still connected.
standrd 4 interviews were conducted for this interview. I was contected by the recruiter for the position. Looks like they are migrating most of the positions to india. I was interviewed for one of those positions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
leetcode easy questions were asked in phone screen
It was a phone interview where they shortlisted students based on resume. They asked questions based on my resume and projects I have done. I didn't make past this round.
