AI Engineer
AI Engineer
Google
Mid Level
8 rounds
Updated 11/27/2025
Google's AI Engineer interview process for mid-level candidates (2-5 years) typically spans 6-8 weeks and includes 8 interview rounds designed to comprehensively evaluate technical depth, system design thinking, practical ML expertise, and cultural alignment. The process assesses your ability to solve complex machine learning problems, design and implement scalable AI systems, write production-quality code, understand trade-offs in system architecture, and collaborate effectively within Google's team-oriented culture. As a mid-level candidate, you're expected to own end-to-end projects, demonstrate technical leadership, and show growth trajectory toward senior roles.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min6 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Coding & ML Fundamentals
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Deep Learning & Advanced ML
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - Coding Round 1
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview - Coding Round 2
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - ML System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Interview - Applied ML & Technical Deep Dive
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
8
Onsite Interview - Behavioral & Googleyness
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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