Process took over 4 months. Recruiter reached out to me via LinkedIn. Interviews: Interview #1: Recruiter screening: Just asked few questions about my background, explained the role, location, comfortable timings, etc,. Scheduled 3 interviews back to back. Interview #2: Role related Interview #3: Leadership Interview #4: GCA Got a call from the recruiter that, I cleared all rounds and scheduled for on-site interview. Again, 3 interviews back to back. Interview #5: Googlyness Interview #6: Presentation, live demo Interview #7: General presentation Got a call from the recruiter that, I have cleared all rounds and scheduled interviews with 2 hiring managers. Hiring manager discussion #1: Just asked about my background. This was not like an interview. Just talk. Hiring manager discussion #2: Just asked about my background. Recruiter told me that both of them were interested. Proceeded with hiring committee round. Took about 3 weeks due to holidays, et., and finally got an email saying, I have cleared HC round and sent for SVP approval. After about a week, I received an email saying, I was accepted at offer review round (SVP) and proceeded with compensation. Key to success: For all roles. #1: Make friends with your recruiter. Very important to land on a job with Google. #2: Of course, think out of box! #3: I know everything wants to know the interview questions, but I have signed NDA so can’t disclose. However, I can tell you is, read completely whatever your recruiter sends you over the emails to prepare you! Those are GOOD enough to clear the interviews. #4: Don’t rush or don’t be nervous. I know it’s an interview, but claim yourself and always be appreciative of the interviewers time. #5: Smile goes long way! Good luck folks!

The interview process went quite smoothly with 4 interviews (one of them being a presentation). It was a mix of technical and behavioral questions. I passed the interviews and got a positive feedback, but the role was put on hold for months and then cancelled so overall I was disappointed. However, once you pass the interviews the feedback remains available for 12 months for similar roles at the same level, if one opens up in the same location.