Application Online Application: Candidates apply through Google’s careers page or through referrals. Resume Review: The recruiting team reviews resumes to see if the applicant's experience and skills align with the job requirements. 2. Initial Screening Phone Screen: The first interview is usually a phone screen with a recruiter. It focuses on the candidate's background, interest in the role, and basic qualifications. Technical Screen: For technical roles, this often involves a coding challenge or a technical interview over the phone or video call, typically lasting 45-60 minutes. Candidates solve coding problems in real-time using an online collaborative editor. 3. On-site Interviews Technical Interviews: These consist of multiple rounds (usually 4-5) of interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, system design, and coding. Each interview is typically 45-60 minutes long. For software engineering roles, candidates are asked to write code on a whiteboard or in an online collaborative editor. Coding: Focus on solving algorithmic and data structure problems. System Design: Evaluates the candidate’s ability to design complex systems. Behavioral: Assesses cultural fit and how the candidate approaches teamwork and problem-solving.