Google Senior Software Engineer interview questions
based on 358 ratings - Updated Jun 12, 2026
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I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Calabasas, CA) in Jan 2026
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The technical part of the interview process was very easy to get through. Would recommend studying 12-24 hours ahead of the technical, just to cover all your bases. Seemed more like a conversation honestly.
First they will call you, and ask about your background ,personalty etc. And some questions about your backgrounds, almost going through your CV. They are so quick and highly professional.
On site interview, 2 coding, 2 design interview, 1 HR interview. Coding interviews went very smoothly, while design interviews were very hard. It would be better to prepare more for the design rounds for this role.
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