Google Chief Information Officer (CIO) Mid-Level Interview Preparation Guide
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Google
Mid Level
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for mid-level IT leadership roles consists of a recruiter screening, two phone screening rounds (technical and leadership-focused), and five onsite interview rounds covering IT infrastructure, system design at enterprise scale, leadership capabilities, business acumen, and cultural alignment. The entire process typically spans 1-2 months and focuses on evaluating strategic thinking, technical depth, people leadership, security and governance expertise, and ability to drive business outcomes through technology.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: IT Infrastructure and Technical Strategy
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: IT Leadership, Strategy, and Business Alignment
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Round 1: IT Infrastructure Strategy and System Design
45 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2: IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Round 3: Leadership, Team Development, and Organizational Change
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Business Acumen and Strategic Impact
45 min5 focus topicscase study
8
Onsite Round 5: Google Culture Fit and Values Alignment
45 min5 focus topicsculture fit