I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Nov 2024
Interview
The interview process had 4 onsite rounds,
1 round - DSA(Leetcode Hard) - the question was quite difficult
2 round(DSA) - (Leetcode Medium) - Many follow up questions
3 round(Android)- Stop watch application implementation along with follow up questions
4 round - Googlyness it was behavioural round, on experience and project
Questions were fair, focused on many different topic. Was hard to do as the interview was over zoom, poor connection for almost half of the interviews. I would interview again but only in person
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What area of Android is the most at risk for privacy?
The interview at Google left a rather mixed impression. While the process was comprehensive and some interviewers were quite knowledgeable, the overall experience felt overly bureaucratic and dragged on for weeks, making it exhausting and frustrating. Communication from the recruiting team was often slow or uninformative, which added to the stress and uncertainty about the outcome. There was even an awkward moment when an interviewer was distracted and gave vague feedback, which didn't help my confidence. Frankly, the hype around Google’s interview process seems exaggerated; I found it less professional than at other tech companies, with little feedback and a cold, impersonal approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain the differences between Activities and Fragments in Android, and when should each be used?