1. Application

Upload your resume and transcript. Skip the cover letter. We do not read them.

• Remove your GPA if it is below 3.6
• Focus heavily on your most recent experience and your school

Most applicants do not pass this stage. The bar is high. If you do not have prior internships and do not attend a top university, you need to compensate. Strong ML research experience and solving 300+ LeetCode problems is the safest path. You cannot afford to fail interviews.

2. Online Assessment

Standard OA and not very difficult. Question difficulty varies, but most fall around a challenging LeetCode medium.

3. Technical Phone Screen

If you reach this stage, you have already cleared the biggest filter.

Expect a medium level problem that quickly scales to hard through follow-up extensions. You should solve the base problem in about 15 to 20 minutes, then handle added complexity.

You cannot run your code. We expect you to clearly explain your logic and walk through a test case step by step. If you have solved 300+ LeetCode problems, this should feel routine.

Don't cheat. We have so many systems in place that you'd have a better chance grinding LeetCode (even if only for a few days) and explaining your thought processes to the best of your ability during the interview. Your interviewer will help you if you get stuck. Getting help doesn't mean you're going to fail, if you take their advice well and incorporate changes quickly.

4. Behavioral Screen

Do not be weird and you will pass.

5. Onsite

You will have two back-to-back technical interviews at one of our offices. If you are not local, we will fly you out.

The format is the same as the phone screen, just twice with different interviewers. Use whatever programming language you are most comfortable with. There is no advantage to using C++ over Python.

We commonly ask dynamic programming and graph problems. You should be comfortable with core DP patterns and standard graph algorithms like Dijkstra’s and topological sorting.

Communication is critical. Explain your thought process clearly. Use the whiteboard, especially for graph problems. Even a correct solution will not help you if we cannot follow your reasoning.

Best of luck!

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FAQ

Do I need a cover letter for the Google application?

No. We do not read them. Focus on your resume.

How many LeetCode problems should I solve for a Google interview?

Around 300. Anything less increases your risk significantly in this market.

Does programming language choice matter in Google interviews?

No. Use the language you are fastest and most comfortable with.