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Google Software Engineer interview: recruiter screen and four linear rounds

GoogleSoftware Engineer · HR Screen · Jul 2026

The process began with recruiter screening, where we covered my background, the role, and what the interview path would look like. After that, there were four rounds in a clear sequence. The first mixed a Googliness-style discussion with coding. The following rounds added two more coding interviews. Team matching only came into the picture after the coding rounds were done. The route felt linear:…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.